Medical Engineering Technician (Home Ventilation & Community)

NHS

  • Newcastle
  • £31,049-37,796 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
There is a requirement for an enthusiastic person to join the Trust's Electronics & Medical Engineering Team. The successful candidate will be involved in the maintenance, calibration and repair of a wide range of medical devices including home ventilation equipment, patient monitoring and other complex specialist equipment used within a modern hospital environment and the community.
  • Interview Date: Friday 26 September 2025
37 hours 30 minutes/week * You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.NO AGENCIES PLEASEMain duties of the jobA Higher National Certificate or equivalent specialist study/experience in a medical electronic maintenance related discipline is essential, as is a current driving license as the post-holder will be required to carry out maintenance in the community, patients homes and on hospital sites.The successful candidate will be required to rotate to any hospital site/location to meet the demands of the service. The base site will be confirmed at interview.About usAs a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:Freeman HospitalRoyal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)Newcastle Dental HospitalNewcastle Fertility CentreNorthern Centre for Cancer Care, North CumbriaNorthern Genetics ServiceCramlington Manor WalksThese include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit:Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle HospitalsandNewcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustDetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number317-2025-22-11-DR-AJob locationsRoyal Victoria Infirmary317 02 Royal Victoria InfirmaryNE1 4LPJob descriptionJob responsibilities
  • The Medical Engineering Technician Home Ventilation & Community is responsible for the maintenance, calibration and repair of a range of medical electronic devices, some of which are complex and technologically advanced requiring an in-depth knowledge of current engineering techniques.
  • Carry out planned maintenance, repair, calibration and servicing of medical equipment within patients homes and community sites. There may be some limited requirement to service hospital-based equipment from time to time.
  • To provide technical support to the Northern Regional home ventilation department and paediatric service which covers from the Scottish borders in the North to York in the South and Cumbria in the West of the region. Approx 3 days per week on road.
  • To provide technical support to community sites such as walk in centres.
  • Acceptance tests new equipment.
  • Train medical and technical staff in the use of medical devices.
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the department or management to support the effective functioning of the team
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
  • The Medical Engineering Technician Home Ventilation & Community is responsible for the maintenance, calibration and repair of a range of medical electronic devices, some of which are complex and technologically advanced requiring an in-depth knowledge of current engineering techniques.
  • Carry out planned maintenance, repair, calibration and servicing of medical equipment within patients homes and community sites. There may be some limited requirement to service hospital-based equipment from time to time.
  • To provide technical support to the Northern Regional home ventilation department and paediatric service which covers from the Scottish borders in the North to York in the South and Cumbria in the West of the region. Approx 3 days per week on road.
  • To provide technical support to community sites such as walk in centres.
  • Acceptance tests new equipment.
  • Train medical and technical staff in the use of medical devices.
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the department or management to support the effective functioning of the team
Person SpecificationQualifications & EducationEssential
  • HNC in Medical/Electronics/Electrical Engineering related subject plus short courses, or equivalent training and experience.
  • Current full UK driving licence
Desirable
  • Recognised IT competency qualification
  • Biomedical Equipment Practice Course (e.g., Eastwood Park)
Knowledge & ExperienceEssential
  • Significant experience in an electronic maintenance related discipline.
  • A sound working knowledge of current analogue and digital electronics is essential.
  • An appreciation of mechanical, pneumatic and electro-mechanical applications
  • A full understanding of the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment
Desirable
  • Knowledge of NHS regulations and guidance relating to medical device maintenance
  • Previous experience working in a medical electronics maintenance field.
  • Experience working within an ISO 9001 environment
  • Previous experience as a field service engineer
Skills & AbilitiesEssential
  • Good interpersonal skills, in person and by telephone
  • Ability to effectively communicate with NHS staff at all levels
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Computer use including database, word processing, internet and email
  • Good levels of manual dexterity.
Desirable
  • Report writing skills.
Person SpecificationQualifications & EducationEssential
  • HNC in Medical/Electronics/Electrical Engineering related subject plus short courses, or equivalent training and experience.
  • Current full UK driving licence
Desirable
  • Recognised IT competency qualification
  • Biomedical Equipment Practice Course (e.g., Eastwood Park)
Knowledge & ExperienceEssential
  • Significant experience in an electronic maintenance related discipline.
  • A sound working knowledge of current analogue and digital electronics is essential.
  • An appreciation of mechanical, pneumatic and electro-mechanical applications
  • A full understanding of the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment
Desirable
  • Knowledge of NHS regulations and guidance relating to medical device maintenance
  • Previous experience working in a medical electronics maintenance field.
  • Experience working within an ISO 9001 environment
  • Previous experience as a field service engineer
Skills & AbilitiesEssential
  • Good interpersonal skills, in person and by telephone
  • Ability to effectively communicate with NHS staff at all levels
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Computer use including database, word processing, internet and email
  • Good levels of manual dexterity.
Desirable
  • Report writing skills.

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