Job requirements
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Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
*Substantial experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
- Experience
*A comprehensive understanding and competence in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment specific to the section.
- Experience
*Ability to record and analyse work data.
- Experience
*Relevant knowledge and competence in electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, anaesthetics, gas, infusion therapies computing and physiological measurement, as appropriate to the section.
- Experience
*Experience of working in Maternity, specifically neonatal units.
- Qualifications
*Professional electronics knowledge through BEng in electronics or equivalent.
- Qualifications
*Manufacturer approved technical training on a wide range of complex medical equipment.
- Qualifications
*Evidence of attendance of short courses and regular updating of training required
- Additional Criteria
*Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination required to work on a range of complex equipment
- Additional Criteria
*Hold UK Driving Licence
- Additional Criteria
*Must regularly participate in the departments "on call" service as required.
- Additional Criteria
*Ability to work and communicate with Clinical and Nursing staff.
- Additional Criteria
*Ability to work under pressure on occasions.
- Additional Criteria
*Able to communicate effectively.
- Additional Criteria
*Accepts supervision.
- Additional Criteria
*Commitment to health and safety
- Additional Criteria
*Capable of producing high standards of work.
- Additional Criteria
*Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team.
- Additional Criteria
*Ability to travel to multiple sites.
- Additional Criteria
*Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations.
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
*Continual Professional Development to obtain registration requirements with the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).
- Additional Criteria
*Willing to undergo further training
Job summary
Carries out fault diagnosis, repairs and preventative maintenance on complex medical equipment.
Performs electrical safety testing and functional verification to ensure devices are safe for clinical use.
Supports medical device lifecycle management.
Maintains accurate records using the Equipment Management System and complies with the Quality Management System.
Provides technical advice and support to clinical and nursing staff.
Investigates equipment failures and contributes to risk management, patient safety and incident investigations.
Works closely with clinical teams, manufacturers and suppliers.
Participate in on-call and emergency support for critical medical devices.
Supports service improvement initiatives, training activities and the implementation of new technologies.
Main duties of the job
Advanced fault-finding and repair of medical equipment.
Knowledge of analogue and digital electronics, microprocessors, pneumatics and mechanical systems.
Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
Strong communication skills with clinical and technical staff.
Understanding of medical device regulations, quality systems and patient safety requirements.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 18 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-9018792
- Job locations: Solihull Hospital, Lode Ln, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2JL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
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This advert is for Band 6 Medical Engineer with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Solihull, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Oct 2026.
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