James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Medical Engineering Technician

The closing date is 30 July 2025

Job summary

A Trainee Technician is required to join the Medical Engineering Department based at the James Paget Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and committed individual to join a team, whose roll is to maintain and repair a wide range of Medical Equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, and to ensure its correct operation and calibration.

Qualification requirements are NVQ Level 3 / ONC in Engineering or 2 A Levels in Mathematics and a Science based subject. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a practical interest in Electronics and Computing. Some experience in the Electrical / Electronic / Medical Engineering fields is desirable although not essential as further academic / specialist training necessary for the post will be given.

Main duties of the job

To be trained as a member of a small team of skilled Technicians responsible for the Planned Maintenance, Service and Repairs to a wide range of Electro-Medical, Laboratory, Renal and X-Ray Equipment. The post holder will complete a Healthcare Science (HCS) Level 4 apprenticeship in Clinical Engineering and be trained to:

Carry out planned maintenance, acceptance testing of new equipment, service & repair on Medical Equipment and Devices. Provide a range of advice to Clinical & Managerial staff on purchase & use of Medical Equipment and Devices.

Undertakes Calibration of Medical and Test Equipment.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details

Date posted

23 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£26,457 to £28,347 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-CORP-6823584-A

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital NHS Trust

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities Operational Responsibilities

To be trained by attendance at external NHS training centres, manufactures and by working with existing Technicians to carry out the duties of a Medical Engineering Technician. Training will be on a modular basis and once competent within a module carry out Planned Maintenance and minor repair work to Equipment under direction of other Technicians.

Carry out all duties to comply with relevant Technical Documentation. Collect, collate and record all Servicing activities and enter into the Departments Equipment Service Database to ensure accurate records are kept.

Attend work for external agencies (non NHS) with equipment under Service Level Agreement with the Department.

Be aware of the risks and hazards to Technicians, Staff and Patients in conducting Medical Equipment maintenance and working within a variety of Wards and Departments. Be aware of their responsibilities in respect of the Health and Safety at Work Act and comply with the Departments Health & Safety Policy.

Attend In-House, NHS and manufacturers training establishments as required for the purpose of training on new and additional Equipment. Participate in the training of other Staff Members as required.

Work at other Health Care establishments throughout the Trust as required.

As Training progresses be expected to participate in higher level and more complex work where this is part of a progression process to appointment as a Medical Engineering Technician.

Undertake any other duties as required by the Medical Engineering Manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities Operational Responsibilities

To be trained by attendance at external NHS training centres, manufactures and by working with existing Technicians to carry out the duties of a Medical Engineering Technician. Training will be on a modular basis and once competent within a module carry out Planned Maintenance and minor repair work to Equipment under direction of other Technicians.

Carry out all duties to comply with relevant Technical Documentation. Collect, collate and record all Servicing activities and enter into the Departments Equipment Service Database to ensure accurate records are kept.

Attend work for external agencies (non NHS) with equipment under Service Level Agreement with the Department.

Be aware of the risks and hazards to Technicians, Staff and Patients in conducting Medical Equipment maintenance and working within a variety of Wards and Departments. Be aware of their responsibilities in respect of the Health and Safety at Work Act and comply with the Departments Health & Safety Policy.

Attend In-House, NHS and manufacturers training establishments as required for the purpose of training on new and additional Equipment. Participate in the training of other Staff Members as required.

Work at other Health Care establishments throughout the Trust as required.

As Training progresses be expected to participate in higher level and more complex work where this is part of a progression process to appointment as a Medical Engineering Technician.

Undertake any other duties as required by the Medical Engineering Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 Engineering or ONC in Engineering or 2 A Levels in Mathematics and a Science based subject at Grade C or above.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Practical interest in Electronic Servicing / Equipment repair.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an Electronic Engineering field.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 Engineering or ONC in Engineering or 2 A Levels in Mathematics and a Science based subject at Grade C or above.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Practical interest in Electronic Servicing / Equipment repair.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an Electronic Engineering field.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital NHS Trust

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital NHS Trust

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Engineering Manager

Paul Smith

paul.smith2@jpaget.nhs.uk

01493453388

Details

Date posted

23 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£26,457 to £28,347 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-CORP-6823584-A

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital NHS Trust

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA


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