Job Title: Biomedical Electronics Technician
Agency: Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Swindon, United Kingdom, Wiltshire
Salary/Rate: 28,392 – 31,157 £ / Year
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Medical Equipment Technician to join the Trust Equipment Service at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a vital role responsible for the repair, maintenance and performance of a wide range of medical technologies that support clinical diagnosis, treatment and patient care across acute, community and primary healthcare settings.
Working as part of a team of multi-skilled specialist engineers and technicians, you will help ensure that essential medical equipment remains safe, reliable and available for use, minimising downtime and supporting the delivery of high-quality healthcare. The service also provides expert engineering, technical and equipment management support to partner organisations through established Service Level Agreements.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, servicing and repairs on a diverse range of medical, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. The role requires the ability to diagnose and resolve faults efficiently, ensuring equipment is returned to service quickly while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.
You will support and maintain a broad portfolio of technologies, including electrical, electronic, mechanical, software-based and medical gas equipment. Through proactive maintenance and timely fault resolution, you will help maximise equipment reliability, minimise downtime and ensure clinical services can continue to operate effectively.
Working as part of a team of multi-skilled specialist engineers and technicians, you will take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your own work, maintaining detailed service records and adhering to relevant legislation, standards and Trust policies. You will also provide technical advice and support to clinical users, promoting the safe and effective use of medical equipment across a variety of healthcare settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- HNC in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post-qualification experience servicing electrical/electronic equipment
Desirable
- Experience on a broad range of medical equipment.
- Working knowledge of the medical quality standards:
- MHRA Managing Medical Devices (Guidance for healthcare and social services organisations)
- ISO 9001:2015 (Quality management systems)
- IEC 60601-1 (Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for safety)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 19 August 2026
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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