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Specialist Medical Equipment Technologist

On-site in Telford·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 10 Nov)

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Our summary

Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 a year

About £2,690 - £3,180 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Telford
Contract
Full-time
Closing date
Apply by Monday 23 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • B.Sc/B.Eng in appropriate Engineering Subject or oHNC/Foundation Degree in appropriate Engineering Subject + CPD experience
  • oSupervision management
  • oServicing - maintaining- repair of a broad range of Medical Devices
  • oExperience in Medical Equipment service environment
  • oEvidence of competency and a combination of short/long courses in the application of engineering and technology in clinical practice which can be verified by a quality management system.
  • oSpecialist knowledge
  • oSpecialist equipment training & experience
  • oSkills in Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical or a combination
  • oTesting procedures
  • oFault finding and repair knowledge
  • oAdaptable and Flexible
  • oHigh personal standards
  • oCope with pressure
  • oTact, diplomacy, and discretion when dealing with clinical Staff, patients, and relatives

Nice to have

  • oB.Sc./B.Eng. (Honours) in Clinical Technology
  • oMember of a Professional Body
  • oRegistered as a Clinical Technologist
  • oCore skill certificated competency
  • oWorking to Quality procedures
  • oCPD points credited

Education & certifications

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/ pro rata

The role

Medical Engineering has a vacancy for Specialist Medical Equipment Technologist - Band 6, based at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford.

What you'll do

  • The role involves looking after and repairing a wide range of medicalequipment across Shropshire NHS hospitals and other healthcare sites.
  • You will carry out safety checks, maintenance, repairs, and safe disposal of equipment to make sure it works correctly and safely for patients.
  • The job requires working independently, sometimes out of hours, and being part of an on-call rota.
  • You will also support other technologists by covering their areas when needed.
  • The role includes training staff and helping clinical teams use equipment safely.
  • You will be responsible for keeping accurate records and following strict safety and quality standards.

Job summary

Applicants should be experienced Technologists with proven experience of working unsupervised on electrical / electronic / mechanical Medical equipment. Applicants should have a minimum of HNC/Foundation degree qualification and experience of working in a hospital environment along with attendance of manufacturers' training courses as appropriate.

Medical Engineering scope is approximately 35,000 medical devices of which approximately 20000 belong to SATH.

MES also service external contracts with Shropshire Community NHS Trust, as well as some private customers. The department is split between two main sites (The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford) with a maintenance team based at each site. The department also is responsible for service and maintenance support for the Renal Dialysis service in Shropshire, which includes three Renal Units plus a cohort of home patients.

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Main duties of the job

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Date posted

10 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

United Kingdom

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