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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Contact
- Address
- Trust Offices
- St Thomas' Street
- London
- SE1 9RT
- Contact Number
- 020 7188 7188
Senior Medical Technologist
Accepting applications until: 09-Nov-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 09-Nov-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- St Thomas' Hospital
- Address
- Westminster Bridge Road
- Town
- London
- Postcode
- SE1 7EH
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent: Possibly Annex 21
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm Plus On-call Duties)
Salary
- Salary
- £46,419 - £55,046 p.a inc HCA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 6 (Annex 21 may be offered))
Specialty
- Main area
- Respiratory Medical Technology
Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Guy’s is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas’ has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.
Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King’s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King’s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of ‘good’. Our adult community services achieved a rating of ‘outstanding’.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS.
Job overview
Senior Medical Technologist
Band 6 (Annex 21 available)
Previous applicants need not apply
Location: Lane Fox Respiratory Unit, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Medical Technologist to join the Technical Services team at the Lane Fox Respiratory Unit. You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and technical support of life-supporting respiratory and ventilation equipment across hospital wards, satellite units, and patients’ homes. Working at both system and component level, you will ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and ready to support patient care. This is a rare opportunity to specialise in respiratory technology within one of the UK’s leading centres for chronic respiratory failure and long-term ventilation. Experienced applicants will be appointed at Band 6, while trainee applicants may join via the Annex 21 training pathway with structured development to Band 6.
Annex 21 Pathway:
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70% Band 6 max pay point within 12 months of completion
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75% Band 6 max pay point 12–24 months prior to completion
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Full Band 6 min pay point on completion
About the Service:
The Lane Fox Respiratory Unit provides specialist invasive and non-invasive ventilation care.
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14-bed Lane Fox Unit (Guy’s Hospital)
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20-bed Remeo Lane Fox Unit (East Surrey Hospital)
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Support for 2,600+ community patients
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Evelina London paediatric respiratory service support
Service hours are Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm, with 24/7 on-call cover.
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Main Duties and Responsibilities
· Carry out routine servicing, fault-finding, and repair of respiratory/ventilation equipment, including work at component and circuit-board level.
· Ensure all equipment is mechanically and electrically safe, tested, and compliant with Trust policies.
· Maintain calibration and test equipment.
· Participate in the on-call rota providing out-of-hours technical cover.
· Support installation and maintenance of equipment in patient homes, including safe use of Trust vehicles.
· Provide technical advice and assistance to clinical staff in setting up and operating equipment.
· Train and support patients, families, carers, and staff in the correct use and care of devices.
· Contribute to equipment evaluations, trials, and research projects, working alongside clinical colleagues.
· Assist in the training and supervision of junior technologists and multidisciplinary teams.
· Ensure appropriate handling of contaminated equipment.
Working for our organisation
Organisational Values:
Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.
The post holder will:
Caring – we put patients first
We provide patient and person-centred care. We care about others’ needs and wellbeing. We listen. We are compassionate to ourselves and others. We reflect on our actions. We are respectful and welcoming.
Ambitious – we innovate and strive for excellence
We innovate and strive for excellence. We act with integrity. We act on staff and patient feedback. We seek ways to improve the care and experience of others. We are efficient. We are committed to growth. We find new ways to deliver excellence.
Inclusive – we respect each other and work collaboratively
We respect each other and work collaboratively. We act on diverse views. We put ourselves in ‘others’ shoes’. We are building an anti-racism organisation. We seek opportunities to collaborate. We show sensitivity towards diversity of culture.
Our values and behaviours framework describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action. The framework can be found on our Trust careers pages and Trust Intranet.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Job Description
Senior Medical Technologist (Respiratory Equipment)
Band 6 (Annex 21 training pathway available)
Job Purpose
To provide specialist maintenance, repair, and technical support for respiratory and ventilation equipment at both system and component/circuit level. The postholder will ensure the safety, reliability, and effective operation of equipment used within hospital and community settings, directly supporting the care of patients dependent on life-support technology.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· Carry out routine servicing, fault-finding, and repair of respiratory and ventilation equipment, including electronic diagnosis and repair at component and circuit level.
· Ensure repaired equipment is safe and compliant with departmental test procedures and policies.
· Withdraw non-compliant equipment from service and report appropriately.
· Maintain test and calibration equipment.
· Participate in the on-call rota, providing 24/7 technical support.
· Manage and maintain Trust property, including vehicles, tools, test equipment, and mobile devices.
· Ensure safe handling and decontamination of contaminated equipment.
Training and Education
· Provide technical instruction to patients, families, and carers during discharge, ensuring safe use of home equipment.
· Deliver training to multidisciplinary teams, nursing staff, and junior technologists.
· Contribute to departmental and Trust mandatory training programmes.
· Mentor trainee technologists, particularly those on the Annex 21 pathway and/or apprentice schemes.
Research and Development
· Support the evaluation, assessment, and trial of new respiratory equipment and technologies in collaboration with medical and nursing staff.
· Contribute to innovation and service development projects within the Lane Fox Unit.
Community and Patient Support
· Undertake home visits to install, maintain, and repair ventilatory equipment in patients’ homes.
· Ensure safe transport and handling of equipment.
· Provide technical advice and reassurance to patients and carers in the community.
Service Context
The Technical Services team supports:
· Lane Fox Respiratory Unit (14 beds, invasive and non-invasive ventilation).
· Satellite Weaning Unit at East Surrey Hospital (20 beds).
· Over 2,600 patients in the community who rely on long-term ventilation.
· Evelina London Children’s Hospital paediatric respiratory service.
· All services are underpinned by a 24/7 technical support rota, ensuring continuity of care.
Organisational Chart
Head of Technical Services
Chief Medical Technologist
Senior Medical Technologist
Medical Technologist
Requirements
· Degree in relevant subject (Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Medical Physics) or equivalent experience.
· Registration (or eligibility) with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT).
· Must have full UK driving licence.
· Demonstrable experience in electronic servicing and repair at circuit level.
Contact for Further Information
Rakesh Shukla, Head of Technical Services
[email protected] | 020 7188 3437
Mike Mackie, Chief Medical Technologist
[email protected] | 020 7188 3437
Nick Weston, Chief Medical Technologist
[email protected] | 020 7188 3437
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.
Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Flexible working
We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual’s personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.
Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on the UK Government website.
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Applicant requirements
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Servicing, Repairing, Maintenance of Electro/mechanical Equipment
Desirable criteria
- Research Involvement
- Working in a hospital / Clinical Environment
- Home Mechanical Ventilation
- Training MDT's
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree – Electronics, Engineering, or relevant subject or experience in electronic Equipment Servicing
Desirable criteria
- MSc – Electronics, Engineering or relevant subject or experience in electronic equipment servicing.
- Manufacturers Training Courses
- experience in Medical Equipment Servicing
Skills
Essential criteria
- Troubleshooting Problem Solving Circuit Diagrams
- Teaching / Training
- To work in small team
- Excellent Communication
- Organisational / prioritise workload
- Computer literacy
Physical requirements
Essential criteria
- Full UK Driving License
- Travelling to Patients Home
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rakesh Shukla
- Job title
- Head of Technical Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02071883437
- Additional information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Rakesh Shukla
Job title: Head Of Technical Services
Email address: [email protected]Name: Mike Mackie
Job title: Chief Medical Technologist
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 02071883437Additional contact information
Name: Nick Weston
Job Title: Chief Medical Technologist
Email Address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 02071883437
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