Specialist Renal Medical Equipment Technologist

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Shrewsbury seeks a Specialist Renal Medical Equipment Technologist. Responsibilities include servicing and repairing medical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Applicants should possess relevant engineering qualifications and experience in medical equipment servicing. The salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, with out of hours work required.

Qualifications

• Servicing - maintaining- repair of a broad range of Medical Devices.
• Experience in Medical Equipment service environment.
• Evidence of competency and a combination of short/long courses in the application of engineering and technology in clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Medical Equipment commissioning, calibration, safety checks, repair-maintenance, adaptation to manufacturer's specifications.
• Ensure Medical Equipment is commissioned in line with Trust's Policy and MHRA guidelines.
• Certify all necessary calibration tasks are performed regularly on equipment.

Skills

Skills in Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical or a combination

Testing procedures

Fault finding and repair knowledge

Core skill certificated competency

Working to Quality procedures

Education

B.Sc/B.Eng in appropriate Engineering Subject

HNC/HTEC/HND/Foundation Degree in appropriate Engineering Subject + CPD experience

B.Sc./B.Eng. (Honours) in Clinical Technology

Member of a Professional Body

Registered as a Clinical Technologist

Job description

Specialist Renal Medical Equipment Technologist

Closing date: 04 November 2025

This position is for a broad range skilled Technologist with Medical Equipment servicing experience who will have a significant amount of responsibility and autonomy. The position will take core responsibility for servicing and repair of equipment within Renal specialist areas of maintenance within the department. The Technologist commissions, safety checks, maintain and repairs and ultimately disposes of a broad range of often complex and specialised Medical Equipment.

Owing to the service nature and access, out of hours work will be required. Participation in the On Call rota will be required by this post holder.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out Medical Equipment commissioning, calibration, safety checks, repair-maintenance, adaptation to manufacturer\'s specifications and ultimately safe disposal
• To ensure that Medical Equipment is commissioned in line with Trust\'s Policy and MHRA guidelines. Subsequently that it is integrated into a Medical Device equipment management system. Thus to ensure that it is functionally checked, calibrated and safety tested according to standard
• To certify that all necessary calibration tasks are performed regularly on equipment so that it can be used safely, correctly and ensuring patient safety and accuracy in use.

About us

Medical Engineering scope is approximately 34000 medical devices MES also service external contracts with Shropshire Community, as well as some private customers. The department is split between two main sites (The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital & The Princess Royal Hospital) with a maintenance team based at each site. The department is also responsible for the service and maintenance support for the Renal Service in Shropshire, which includes three Renal Units plus a cohort of home dialysis patients.

Our vision, \'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,\' is not just a statement; it\'s a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we\'re determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you\'re ready to be part of a team that\'s dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let\'s make a difference together!

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• B.Sc/B.Eng in appropriate Engineering Subject
• HNC/HTEC/HND/Foundation Degree in appropriate Engineering Subject + CPD experience
• B.Sc./B.Eng. (Honours) in Clinical Technology
• Member of a Professional Body
• Registered as a Clinical Technologist

Experience

• Servicing - maintaining- repair of a broad range of Medical Devices
• Experience in Medical Equipment service environment
• Evidence of competency and a combination of short/long courses in the application of engineering and technology in clinical practice which can be verified by a quality management system.

Specific Skills/Knowledge & Competency

• Skills in Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical or a combination
• Testing procedures
• Fault finding and repair knowledge
• Core skill certificated competency
• Working to Quality procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum/pro rata