Specialist Medical Equipment Engineer (Decontamination)-Operational Estates

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Evaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Specialist Medical Equipment Engineer to provide essential Mechanical/Electrical/Disinfection/Sterilization services. The role includes installing, repairing, and maintaining critical equipment within the NHS GGC Decontamination Department, with full-time, permanent employment opportunities available. Candidates are required to have relevant technical qualifications and experience in the field, ensuring safety and efficacy in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Fully trained and certified Specialist Medical Equipment Engineer required.
• Minimum qualifications include relevant engineering certifications and apprenticeship.
• Experience in decontamination and building services equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain decontamination and building services equipment.
• Ensure safe operation and effective decontamination systems within NHS.
• Participate in an on-call rota and travel between NHS sites.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Disinfection

Sterilization

Education

HNC or ONC in Engineering

Recognized Mechanical/Electrical Apprenticeship

City & Guilds, SVQ/NVQ

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

Post Location: NHS GGC Endoscopy Decontamination Sites

Salary: Band 6 / (Annex 21) upon satisfactory completion of Decontamination Periodic Testing Certification and Authorized Person training

Shift: Monday to Thursday 7AM to 3PM, Friday 7AM to 2:30PM, with on-call approximately one week in every eight

Minimum requirements: Recognized Mechanical/Electrical Apprenticeship, HNC or ONC, City & Guilds, SVQ/NVQ with relevant experience

The post holder will be a fully trained and certified Specialist Medical Equipment Engineer, providing Mechanical/Electrical/Disinfection/Sterilization services to meet service needs.

Responsibilities include installing, repairing, and maintaining decontamination and building services equipment within NHS GGC Decontamination Department to ensure safe operation and effective decontamination systems. Participation in an on-call rota and ability to travel between NHS sites are required.

These posts are offered as (Annex 21 Training Posts). After successful completion of certification and training, the roles will transition to Band 6 Specialist Medical Equipment Engineer positions. There is potential for direct entry to Band 6 for qualified candidates.

If you are interested and believe you can meet the challenges of this role, we welcome your application. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:

• Stuart Lapping, Estates Manager at Tel: [phone]
• Craig Johnston, Estates Manager at Tel: [phone]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all community sections. We promote an inclusive culture and are proud of our diverse workforce.

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