Band 5 Medical Engineering Technician

Job summary

Princess Alexandra Hospitalhave an exciting opportunity for a Medical Engineering Technician at the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. The service supports all hospital wards and departments across our sites in Harlow, Bishops Stortford, and Epping. You will be expected to work across these sites as required by the service to ensure the reliability and safety of critical medical equipment.

Main duties of the job

As a EBME Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and repair of a wide range of electrical and biomedical equipment used throughout the Trust. You will support clinical staff in the effective and safe use of medical devices, troubleshoot technical issues, implement software updates, and utilise IT systems to monitor and manage equipment performance. The role requires strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and knowledge of industry standards and compliance requirements, including ISO 9001:2011. You will be expected to work flexibly across multiple sites, contributing to the efficient operation of the medical equipment library and participating in service improvement initiatives.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job Roles & Responsibilities

• To conduct full servicing, maintenance, calibration, and preventive inspections of a wide range of biomedical and electrical equipment, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and life-support devices, to ensure optimal functionality and compliance with safety standards.
  
  
• To perform acceptance testing, commissioning, software/hardware upgrades, and integration of new medical devices, providing advice on selection and evaluation of equipment.
  
  
• To maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all work, including maintenance history, equipment databases, and compliance documentation, ensuring traceability for audits and regulatory purposes.
  
  
• To investigate equipment involved in incidents, liaise with manufacturers and management, and report outcomes to regulatory bodies such as MHRA and NRLS, ensuring timely resolution of device-related issues.
  
  
• To manage inventory of spare parts and tools, maintaining control of ordering in line with budgetary guidelines while supporting continual improvement of medical equipment services.
  
  
• To collaborate closely with clinical and technical teams, delivering training, technical support, and guidance to staff, while working across multiple sites and contributing to service development and cross-functional projects.
  
  Person Specification & Qualification
  
  
• BTEC/ONC in Electronic Engineering (Level 5), Physical Science, or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
  
  
• Skilled in using test and measuring equipment for electronic and mechanical engineering tasks, including assembly, fault diagnosis, and calibration.
  
  
• Experienced in providing front-line customer service and staff guidance on equipment use.
  
  
• Knowledgeable of patient and staff safety risks associated with medical equipment.
  
  
• System Knowledge - Philips intrepid, B Braun Infusomat, Perfusor. Bodyguard PPMs and skills in commissioning equipment
  
  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
  
  NHS Professionals Limited
  
  Location
  
  Princess Alexandra Hospital, Hamstel Road,
  Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX