Estates - Specialist Renal Medical Equipment Technologist

  • Department Medical Engineering Services
  • Salary £38,682.00 – £46,580 per annum
  • Closing Date 15/09/2025
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 6
  • Job ref 223-RET-654
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a broad range skilled Technologist with Medical Equipment servicing experience who will have a significant amount of responsibility and autonomy. The position will take core responsibility for servicing and repair of equipment within Renal specialist areas of maintenance within the department. The Technologist commissions, safety checks, maintain and repairs and ultimately disposes of a broad range of often complex and specialised Medical Equipment.

Owing to the service nature and access, out of hours work will be required. Participation in the On Call rota will be required by this post holder.

Main duties of the job

  • To carry out Medical Equipment commissioning, calibration, safety checks, repair- maintenance, adaptation to manufacturer's specifications and ultimately safe disposa
  • To ensure that Medical Equipment is commissioned in line with Trust’s Policy and MHRA guidelines. Subsequently that it is integrated into a Medical Device equipment management system. Thus to ensure that it is functionally checked, calibrated and safety tested according to standard
  • To certify that all necessary calibration tasks are performed regularly on equipment so that it can be used safely, correctly and ensuring patient safety and accuracy in use.

Working for your organisation

Medical Engineering scope is approximately 34000 medical devices   MES also service external contracts with Shropshire Community, as well as some private customers.  The department is split between two main sites (The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital & The Princess Royal Hospital) with a maintenance team based at each site.  The department is also responsible for the service and maintenance support for the Renal Service in Shropshire, which includes three Renal Units plus a cohort of home dialysis patients.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
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We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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