Job overview
Medical Engineering are looking for a healthcare professional to be part of the Medical Device Training Team for The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust.
For this role you are required to be registered with the NMC/ HCPC as an ODP or RCT Register and with that have a strong practical background in the use of medical devices in healthcare delivery and a good understanding of medical device issues from the perspectives of clinical colleagues, patients and carers. The post holder should have demonstrable passion for quality and safety in healthcare provision.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the optimal and safe application and use of medical devices across the Trust, working closely with the Trust's diverse range of clinical services and clinical professionals.
As part of your career development, you will be offered in-house, formal manufacturers' training courses and a teacher training course.
Main duties of the job
- This role is part of the Medical Device Training Team, helping staff across the Trust use medical equipment safely and correctly.
- It is suited to a registered healthcare professional with strong experience using medical devices in clinical care.
- The job involves teaching staff, giving advice on safe device use, and supporting work linked to safety, risk and incident investigations.
- You will work with many different clinical teams and receive training to support your own development.
- The role also includes helping the Trust meet national rules and standards for medical device training and safety.
Working for your organisation
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.
Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)
Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.
We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
