Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Equipment Technician (Commercial)

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Job summary

The role is responsible to ensure that equipment operates effectively and safely with the minimum of downtime. Clinical equipment covered incorporates complex electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer and medical gas-based systems to external clients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder provides support to electrical and electronic related medical equipment, which includes the scheduled planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing, repair, calibration and acceptance testing on a wide range of medical equipment within the electrical / electronic field.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-0641

Job locations

Southend

Westcliff on sea

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Medical equipment servicing
  • Degree Level Electronics / appropriate experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Microsoft application software

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Working knowledge in electronic servicing
  • Working knowledge in Medical equipment servicing
  • Ability to work with technical manuals and schematic diagrams
  • Ability to work within the confines of a quality system

Desirable

  • Fault find to component level
  • Knowledge of specialist test equipment.
  • Proven knowledge of Medical Equipment Safety IEC 601

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

  • Ability to plan and prioritise workload to ensure maximum efficiency

PHYSICAL SKILLS

Essential

  • UK Driving Licence
  • Ability to perform tests requiring high level of manual dexterity
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Medical equipment servicing
  • Degree Level Electronics / appropriate experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Microsoft application software

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Working knowledge in electronic servicing
  • Working knowledge in Medical equipment servicing
  • Ability to work with technical manuals and schematic diagrams
  • Ability to work within the confines of a quality system

Desirable

  • Fault find to component level
  • Knowledge of specialist test equipment.
  • Proven knowledge of Medical Equipment Safety IEC 601

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

  • Ability to plan and prioritise workload to ensure maximum efficiency

PHYSICAL SKILLS

Essential

  • UK Driving Licence
  • Ability to perform tests requiring high level of manual dexterity

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Westcliff on sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Westcliff on sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Technical Services Manager

Daniel Mumford

daniel.mumford@nhs.net

07852771473

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-0641

Job locations

Southend

Westcliff on sea

SS0 0RY


Supporting documents

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