Specialist Medical Equipment Technologist

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Specialist Medical Equipment Technologist
The closing date is 23 November 2026
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Job summary
Medical Engineering has a vacancy for Specialist Medical Equipment Technologist - Band 6, based at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford.

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.

Main duties of the job
The role involves looking after and repairing a wide range of medical equipment 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.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/ pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 223-MET-833
Job locations: The Princess Royal Hospital, Apley Castle, Telford, TF1 6TF, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• B.Sc/B.Eng in appropriate Engineering Subject or HNC/Foundation Degree in appropriate Engineering Subject + CPD experience

Desirable

• B.Sc./B.Eng. (Honours) in Clinical Technology
• Member of a Professional Body
• Registered as a Clinical Technologist

Experience
Essential

• Supervision management
• Servicing - maintaining - repair of a broad range of Medical Devices
• Experience in Medical Equipment service environment
• Evidence 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.
• Specialist knowledge
• Specialist equipment training & experience

Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Skills in Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical or a combination
• Testing procedures
• Fault finding and repair knowledge
• Adaptable and Flexible
• High personal standards
• Cope with pressure
• Tact, diplomacy, and discretion when dealing with clinical Staff, patients, and relatives

Desirable

• Core skill certificated competency
• Working to Quality procedures
• CPD points credited

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details
Employer name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address: The Princess Royal Hospital, Apley Castle, Telford, TF1 6TF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.sath.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Medical Engineering Team Leader, Carl Ray, carl.ray@nhs.net, 01952641222

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