Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Bio-Medical Engineering Technician

The closing date is 19 January 2026

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join the busy Medical Electronics team at Simply Serve Ltd, Yeovil District Hospital to provide a comprehensive service, carrying out the routine calibration, maintenance, repair and management of Medical devices and other Equipment.

Simply Serve Ltd is a Wholly owned subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

The Medical Electronics Department is accredited to ISO 9001:2015 and maintains the highest standards of quality and service delivery for Yeovil District Hospital and other Healthcare providers.

The department operates from a modern well equipped area located centrally within the main hospital building. The role is based within the hospital and will take you into most wards and departments and bring you into contact with most staff groups, patients and members of the public. The role supports clinical and various non clinical departments and wards across Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Other Healthcare organisations . There will be a requirement to travel to outlying hospitals, Healthcare locations to support community services.

This will be an exciting opportunity for you to develop your existing skills and experience and work within a well-respected multi disciplinary, customer focussed Healthcare Science team.

The Medical Electronics Department supports professional development to facilitate career progression within the department should opportunities arise.

Main duties of the job

As a Technical member of the Medical Electronics Team you will provide effective and economic management of Medical Equipment for the Trust, and community organisations for which it is responsible by fault finding, repair, overhaul, calibration, safety test and planned preventative maintenance.

You'll work collaboratively on a day to day basis with the Medical Electronics team while building relations with clinical and non clinical staff to ensure service needs are met.

The working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.30am to 05.00pm There may be a future requirement to take part in an on call rota.

Full Driving Licence required.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3479

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or Higher National Diploma in Medical Engineering or suitable equivalent level qualification.
  • Or
  • Demonstrable suitable previous knowledge and experience.

Desirable

  • Member of the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists, or meeting registration criteria.
  • Relevant certificated manufactures training courses.
  • CPD record.

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial demonstrable previous experience of working in an electronics service environment.
  • Detailed knowledge of electro medical equipment.
  • Practical experience of servicing medical devices.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a Medical Electronics/Clinical Engineering service environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or Higher National Diploma in Medical Engineering or suitable equivalent level qualification.
  • Or
  • Demonstrable suitable previous knowledge and experience.

Desirable

  • Member of the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists, or meeting registration criteria.
  • Relevant certificated manufactures training courses.
  • CPD record.

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial demonstrable previous experience of working in an electronics service environment.
  • Detailed knowledge of electro medical equipment.
  • Practical experience of servicing medical devices.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a Medical Electronics/Clinical Engineering service environment

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 details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Dave Whittlesay

dave.whittlesay@somersetft.nhs.uk

01935383108

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3479

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


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