# Senior Medical Engineer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-medical-engineer/a133949d-e02a-470d-9be9-10b48926423f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-medical-engineer/a133949d-e02a-470d-9be9-10b48926423f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Warrington - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T12:31:21.153Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Warrington/North_Cheshire_Mersey_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Medical_Engineering/Medical_Engineering-v8047983 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8047983?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.whh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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. ### Detailed job description and main 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. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED ## 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 ## Documents - [jd and ps (pdf, 373.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10336991) - [whh staff benefits (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2892) - [ncm recruitment overview for candidates (pdf, 126.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3031) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.