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For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Contact
- Address
- Royal Victoria Infirmary
- Queen Victoria Road
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Tyne and Wear
- NE1 4LP
- Contact Number
- 0191 282 0999 option 2
Medical Engineering Technician
Closed for applications on: 6-Aug-2025 00:01
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 6-Aug-2025 00:01
Key details
Location
- Site
- Royal Victoria Infirmary
- Town
- 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
- Postcode
- NE1 4LP
- Major / Minor Region
- Tyne and Wear
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
- 317 Electronics - Corporate
- Interview date
- 22/08/2025
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.
Job overview
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 infusion devices, patient monitoring and other complex specialist equipment used within a modern hospital environment. Knowledge of CCTV systems & medical equipment networking would be beneficial.
A full driving licence is desirable, as the post-holder may be required to travel to carry out maintenance in the community.
You will need to be a team player, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to use your own initiative when required.
- Interview Date: 22 August 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.
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You will work within one of the largest Trusts in the country where no two days are the same, you could be working on equipment in theatres one day and in the outreach clinics the next.
A 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 on other hospital sites or in the community.
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.
Working for our organisation
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
• Cramlington Manor Walks
These 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 Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- The Medical Engineering Technician 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 the hospital, community premises and patients’ homes.
- Acceptance test new equipment.
- Train medical and technical staff in the use of medical devices.
As 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.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.
Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
- HNC in Medical/Electronics/Electrical Engineering related subject plus short courses, or equivalent training and experience
Desirable criteria
- Recognised Level 3 Medical Equipment Technologies qualification (e.g. Eastwood Park/Avensys).
- Recognised IT competency qualification
- Current full UK driving licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- 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
- Computer use including database, word processing, internet and e-mail
- Good levels of manual dexterity
Desirable criteria
- Experience working within an ISO 9001 environment
- Knowledge of NHS regulations and guidance relating to medical device maintenance
- Previous experience working in a medical electronics maintenance field
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal skills, in person and by telephone
- Ability to effectively communicate with NHS staff at all levels
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to work within a team of technicians and readily accept supervision
Desirable criteria
- Report writing skills
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paul Thompson
- Job title
- EME Services Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 2139141
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