Technical Assistant

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) seeks a Clinical Engineer to maintain and repair medical devices across hospital sites, including Wythenshawe Hospital and ORC. You will manage service records and liaise with clinical teams to ensure uptime and safety.

Applicants should have NVQ3 or equivalent, GCSEs with English/Maths, and a driving licence. NHS experience and manual handling training are desirable; DBS checks may apply as part of safeguarding patients.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 or equivalent technical training/experience.
• GCSEs x5 including English and Maths.
• Further qualification achieved or in progress.
• IT literate with Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Full driving licence.
• Trained in manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair medical devices, ensuring timely and accurate service records.
• Act as the face of Clinical Engineering when dealing with clients.
• Work individually or as part of a team, adhering to Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

IT literacy

Driving licence

Manual handling

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent technical training/experience

GCSEs including English and Maths

Further qualification attained or in progress

Job description

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The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust includes major teaching hospitals. A wide range of equipment is used for medical work - diagnosis, monitoring, therapy and technical work - throughout its wards, theatres, and
clinical departments.

The Clinical Engineering Department to deliver high quality medical device maintenance repair and management services within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).

Main duties of the job

The varied and interesting work includes ensuring efficient and timely maintenance and repair of equipment, keeping accurate records, and dealing with clients on a range of medical device management issues. You will be expected to be the face of Clinical Engineering when in contact with our clients. You are are expected to have knowledge of basic scientific and engineering principles along with awareness of Health and Safety legislation.

You will need to have a logical and methodical approach to your work. You will need to be able to work as part of a team or on our own initiative and have good interpersonal and communication skills.

It would be advantageous if you are experienced in working within the NHS and have experience with workplace procedures.

The post will be mainly based at Wythenshawe Hospital or ORC, but on occasion you may be working at any of our other MFT Hospitals or outside clinics.

Full support and training of our internal systems and Trust owned equipment is offered ensuring excellent career prospects. We will provide a comprehensive induction programme and you will be appraised regularly with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Documents to download' heading.

Explore Inside MFT - Your Candidate Place. To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT - Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You'll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access 'Inside MFT - Your Candidate Place', simply click on the relevant PDF document under the 'Documents to download' heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we're proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ3 or Equivalent Technical training/experience
• GCSE x 5 including English and Maths
• Further qualification achieved or in progress

Knowledge

• IT literate-working knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Full driving licence
• Trained in manual handling

Experience

• following engineering or technical qualification course
• Experience of using IT system, MS Office or equivalent, data input experience
• NHS experience
• Workplace procedures
• Driving licence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.