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Electronics/Electro-Mechanical Technician


Location
Worcester, England
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Profession
Estates and facilities
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
12 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
26 Jun 2026
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Job summary

Electronics / Electro-Mechanical Technician

We are seeking a motivated, experienced and enthusiastic person to join our busy team which service and manage a wide range of specialist medical devices across the county of Worcestershire.

The current vacancy is a post at the Kidderminster Hospital and the successful applicant will be expected to travel between other sites including the Alexandra Hospital on a regular basis as part of this post.

You will have at least 2 years hands on practical experience with electronic and or electro mechanical medical equipment maintenance and hold a minimum BTEC qualification or equivalent qualification / Electro Mechanical engineering qualification. The successful applicant will also possess good general practical skills and have a sound knowledge of a broad range of medical equipment. Good communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite.

Informal enquiries and visits are welcome, please contact:

Mr. Matthew Gilbert, Technical Services Workshop Supervisor, Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, 01527 503030 ex 44213.

Main duties of the job

To provide a responsive and efficient technical support service for medical devices and decontamination equipment within, and on behalf of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. To perform all duties required to provide safe operation of medical devices and decontamination equipment throughout their life cycle, this will include; pre-purchase assessment/evaluation, commissioning, planned preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, calibration checks, regulatory testing and decommissioning as required.

All aspects are to be conducted within the departments quality procedures.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details

  • Date posted: 26 June 2026
  • Pay scheme: Agenda for change
  • Band: Band 5
  • Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: C9365-26-0447
  • Job locations: Kidderminster General Hospital, Bewdley Road, KIDDERMINSTER, Worcestershire, DY11 6RJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide a responsive and efficient technical support service for medical devices and decontamination equipment within, and on behalf of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. To perform all duties required to provide safe operation of medical devices and decontamination equipment throughout their life cycle, this will include; pre-purchase assessment/evaluation, commissioning, planned preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, calibration checks, regulatory testing and decommissioning as required.

All aspects are to be conducted within the departments quality procedures.

The post-holder will work under the supervision of senior grade staff as required. The post has no budgetary responsibility. There is a shared responsibility to maintain all items of medical equipment varying in complexity from simple battery operated equipment to advanced life support systems. The post-holders working will be mainly mobile and significantly Ward based. The post-holder will be expected to travel between Trust sites and other clients as required. The post-holder will participate in a 24hour on-call rota as required.

Internal:

Nursing and Medical staff (all grades) in all clinical areas, other healthcare professionals, department managers and staff, patients, relatives, Estates and facilities staff (all grades).

External:

GP surgeries, other hospitals, manufacturers and representatives, Medical Healthcare products Regulatory Authority, Patients and relatives.

Duties includes: open live working at low and high voltages (at high current capacity), chemical and biological hazards, high temperature pipework, high pressure steam and vacuum systems, operating active surgical and therapeutic equipment, lifting heavy equipment up to 30kg (with assistance). Works with contaminated equipment and sharps.

Works with visual display screen equipment on a regular basis (occasionally for long periods).

1. Responsible for the maintenance, under supervision when necessary, (includes whole life-cycle of equipment, pre-commissioning evaluation, commissioning, planned maintenance, breakdowns and de-commissioning), of a wide range of patient connected medical equipment, decontamination equipment in a safe, efficient and responsive manner causing the minimum disruption to patient services.

2. To work within clinical areas with Medical and Nursing staff, (including patients), to resolve equipment issues as they arise.

3. Will monitor progress on individual work requests in their charge to ensure an efficient resolution.

4. Will produce accurate service reports of work undertaken for audit purposes, (technical, financial, quality and statutory)

5. Will operate the Technical Services database and all computer applications required to calibrate, test and repair equipment.

6. Will operate all relevant test equipment and advise the senior technician or Technical Services Manager of any issues as they arise.

7. Will participate in a rotational on-call system as and when required, (when deemed competent to do so).

8. Will maintain good communication links with other departments and external bodies to uphold better understanding of clinical applications and needs.

9. Will keep the senior technician or Technical Services Manager informed of potential risks to the service, general issues that are appropriate to the delivery of the service.

10. Will ensure that all procedures to maintain the quality systems and Health and Safety policies of the department are adhered to, and will actively participate in any audit of the system that is deemed necessary.

11. Will keep abreast of and keep fully aware of technology development on matters that affect or are associated with the Technical Services Department.

12. Will attend manufacturers and health service courses to obtain the necessary skills to undertake the duties of the post and maintain records of training received.

13. Will identify potential savings and implement measures to realize these when requested to do so.

14. Will maintain the departments stock system, and ensure adequate stock levels are identified and refreshed as necessary.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

  • Has practical experience working with electronic and electro/mechanical medical devices.

Desirable

  • Has practical experience working on porous load sterilizers and washer disinfectors.

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC Electronics or equivalent qualification / Electro Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent.
  • Must hold current driving licence

Desirable

  • H.N.C./ Bsc Electronics / Electro Mechanical / Biomedical Engineering
  • NHS accredited courses relevant to job function.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite telephone skills.
  • Understand and carry out instructions accurately.
  • High level of written and spoken communication skills.
  • Able to relate to the general public.
  • Team working skills.
  • Ability to effectively work under pressure for sustained periods.
  • High accuracy of physical skills, hand / eye co-ordination, sensory precision and speed.
  • To exercise analytical judgment of highly complex information.
  • Ability to sustain prolonged levels of concentration.
  • Flexibility, positive and approachable outlook.

Skills / Knowledge

Essential

  • Must be prepared to attend training courses appropriate to position e.g. health and safety training / manufacturers courses specific to equipment types.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of problems as they arise and effect solutions.
  • P.C. literacy
  • Familiarity with wide range of medical equipment to include Decontamination equipment.
  • Understanding of working to a formal equipment quality system.

Desirable

  • Understanding of HTM 01-01 (CFPP) 01-01 and acceptance testing (IEC 601) and equipment management DB 2006 (05) to Managing Medical Devices.
  • Understanding of electrical safety testing to ICE62353 and IEC60601.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

  • Able to work safely outside office hours, unsupervised.
  • Physical attributes e.g. climbing ladders, pushing trolleys.
  • Must hold current driving licence.
  • Must be willing to participate in departmental on call system.

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