About this role
Job summary
Medical Electronics is a busy department responsible for maintaining medical equipment throughout Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The department provides a comprehensive service, carrying out the routine calibration, maintenance, repair and management of the Trust's Medical Equipment.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated support technician to join our team, this role supports all the clinical and various non clinical departments and wards across the county of Somerset within the team structure.
The working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 08.30am - 05.00pm. The work requires being able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
You will be educated as a minimum Level 2 Healthcare Science (Medical Engineering) with knowledge and practical experience of servicing medical devices.
Main duties of the job
This is a technical role within the team which supports all the clinical and various non clinical departments and wards across the county of Somerset within the team structure/role allocation.
As a member of the Medical Electronics Team you will provide effective and economic management of Medical Equipment for the Trust, and community organisations for which it is responsible by fault finding, repair, overhaul, calibration, safety test and planned preventative maintenance.
You'll work collaboratively on a day to day basis with the Medical Electronics team while building relations with clinical and non clinical staff to ensure service needs are met.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 2 Healthcare Science - Medical Engineering Evidence of CPD update competency in line with current technology & standards
Desirable
Please see the attached JD
Experience Essential
knowledge of electro medical equipment Practical experience of servicing medical devices
Desirable
Please see the attached JD
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 Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)