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Responsible for conducting the servicing, repairs and maintenance of the Trusts medical devices and medical equipment in order to ensure the safety of... Role: Medical Device Technician, Category: IT & Telecoms
Medical Device Technician: (Company Name - Subscribers only)
Responsible for conducting the servicing, repairs and maintenance of the Trusts medical devices and medical equipment in order to ensure the safety of patients, staff and to support assurance of correct diagnosis and treatment of patients.
To organise and contribute to the planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing and repairs of a wide spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices to ensure all equipment operates effectively and safely with minimum downtime.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for contributing to the efficient running of the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) scheme to ensure:
o Medical devices are regularly checked for safety to Trusts Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
o It functions to manufacturer’s specifications.
o Carry out calibration and quality control checks.
o Carry out acceptance testing and electrical safety testing in accordance with local policies.
o To ensure that all medical devices are serviced and maintained in line with current legislation and manufacturers guidelines.
o To ensure any hardware upgrades are carried out in a safe and proficient manner.
o To ensure any software updates are carried out in a timely and proficient manner.
Communicate with a variety of stakeholders that include operational users, clinical users and responder groups to gain a full understanding of the nature of fault or problem with the medical devices, conducting problem investigation of highly specialised and highly complex medical equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of patients to ensure the safety of staff and patients at all times. Assess the seriousness of the issues and implications and respond appropriately to the urgency of the requests.
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples’ lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive (Company Name - Subscribers only) salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
- Staff networks
- Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
202-7741051-A
Job locations
Main Operating Base
Unit 17, Vulcan Way
Ferndown
BH21 7PT
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Right to work / Certificate of sponsorship
This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. You must have the existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Right to work / Certificate of sponsorship
This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. You must have the existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- HND in electronic/mechanical/clinical engineering or equivalent, OR knowledge demonstrated at equivalent standard gained through relevant experience/training
- Has previous working experience and good knowledge of a variety of medical devices and medical equipment
- Attendance on a regular skills assessment programme.
- To have attended and passed accredited technical training courses related to specialist medical devices and equipment. Core courses will include manufacturer, technical and biomedical qualifications
Desirable
- BEng in electronics or Degree equivalent
- Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of the use and operation of a quality management system such as ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2012.
- Information Technology experience
- Has significant experience of fault finding / diagnosis within an electronic / mechanical / clinical engineering field.
Desirable
- Significant experience of servicing, repairing and calibration of medical equipment.
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Have a full driving license with no more than 3+ penalty points.
Desirable
- Qualified to C1E+D1E driving license.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- HND in electronic/mechanical/clinical engineering or equivalent, OR knowledge demonstrated at equivalent standard gained through relevant experience/training
- Has previous working experience and good knowledge of a variety of medical devices and medical equipment
- Attendance on a regular skills assessment programme.
- To have attended and passed accredited technical training courses related to specialist medical devices and equipment. Core courses will include manufacturer, technical and biomedical qualifications
Desirable
- BEng in electronics or Degree equivalent
- Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of the use and operation of a quality management system such as ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2012.
- Information Technology experience
- Has significant experience of fault finding / diagnosis within an electronic / mechanical / clinical engineering field.
Desirable
- Significant experience of servicing, repairing and calibration of medical equipment.
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Have a full driving license with no more than 3+ penalty points.
Desirable
- Qualified to C1E+D1E driving license.