About this role
Job summary
The Medical Engineering Department provides a comprehensive medical equipment management service, including installation, maintenance, testing, and disposal. The post holder will undertake acceptance testing, electrical safety testing, planned preventive maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of medical equipment. Working independently and in accordance with departmental procedures, the successful candidate will use their technical expertise to ensure equipment remains safe, reliable, and fit for purpose. The role also involves travelling between sites to carry out maintenance and support services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the testing, maintenance, repair and fault diagnosis of a wide range of complex medical equipment, including patient-connected devices, across community sites. Working independently, they will plan and prioritise workloads, respond to equipment failures, and ensure compliance with statutory regulations, Department of Health guidance and manufacturer recommendations.
The role includes maintaining accurate maintenance and safety records, supporting the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, managing spare parts and equipment assets, and providing technical advice to clinical staff. The successful candidate will contribute to service improvement initiatives, training activities, and the delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused Medical Engineering service.
About us
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description Job responsibilities
This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities may be amended from time to time, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the changing needs of the service.
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Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience in the field of medical equipment / electronic equipment maintenance.
Desirable
Experience working in a Healthcare environment. Practical hands-on familiarity in fault finding
Qualifications Essential
Degree / qualification or an equivalent level of knowledge, in engineering or science.
Desirable
Member of Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) or Registered Clinical Technologist (RCT)
Skills, Knowledge & Competencies Essential
Good planning, organising and analytical skills Able to produce clear written records and documentation Knowledge of manual handling and Health & Safety
Desirable
Understanding of Human physiology and anatomy Knowledge of IT networked medical systems Knowledge of manual handling and Health & Safety To have attended accredited technical training courses related to specialist medical equipment Aware of electrical safety testing techniques and standards
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.
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Employer details Employer name North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address NCM Hospitals
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)