Specialist Medical Engineering Technician (Internal Only)

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  • Macclesfield, Cheshire
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 hours ago
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Medical Engineering Team at Macclesfield District General Hospital as a Specialist Medical Engineering Technician.The successful candidate will possess a professional electronics qualification and will have specialist medical equipment training and experience. You will present a calm, professional approach and be competent to work as an autonomous practitioner within a team. Excellent verbal, written and IT skills are essential.Hours: 37.5Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.Main duties of the jobA Specialist Medical Engineering Technician will be a self motivated member of a small team, providing a comprehensive medical equipment maintenance service, within their own specialised field.To be expected to independently plan, schedule and implement, in liaison with the Medical Engineering Technical Manager, colleagues and clinical users, the planned maintenance and repair of specialised medial equipment.To be responsible for performing the planned maintenance, non-routine repairs and decontamination of a wide range of medical equipment used in direct patient treatment.About usIt is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.Please be aware that this post requires an Standard with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number209-A-25-7431533Job locationsMacclesfield DistrictGeneral HospitalVictoria Road, MacclesfieldSK10 3BLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.We look forward to receiving your application.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.We look forward to receiving your application.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Professional electronics knowledge gained to graduate level or equivalent
  • Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma
  • Specialist equipment training & experience
KnowledgeDesirable
  • Experience in Medical Equipment Maintenance
  • Quality Standard ISO 9001:2000
  • Medical Devices Agency DB9801
ExperienceEssential
  • Qualification experience in equipment maintenance
Skills & abilitiesEssential
  • Competent & confident to work as autonomous practitioner within a team
  • High professional standards
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload safely
  • IT skills
  • Reasonable level of fitness
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • Confident, professional approach
  • Calm under pressure
  • Flexible
  • Positive attitude to change
Other Role RequirementEssential
  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Professional electronics knowledge gained to graduate level or equivalent
  • Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma
  • Specialist equipment training & experience
KnowledgeDesirable
  • Experience in Medical Equipment Maintenance
  • Quality Standard ISO 9001:2000
  • Medical Devices Agency DB9801
ExperienceEssential
  • Qualification experience in equipment maintenance
Skills & abilitiesEssential
  • Competent & confident to work as autonomous practitioner within a team
  • High professional standards
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload safely
  • IT skills
  • Reasonable level of fitness
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • Confident, professional approach
  • Calm under pressure
  • Flexible
  • Positive attitude to change
Other Role RequirementEssential
  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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