NHS
Entry level Medical Engineer
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Job Description
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- To possess a NVQ level 3 qualification in customer service or the equivalent experience in the maintenance of highly complex Medical Equipment.
- Medical device training/experience.
- To possess a NVQ level 3 qualification in customer service or the equivalent experience in the maintenance of highly complex Medical Equipment.
- Medical device training/experience.
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Medical Engineering Department at Alder Hey Childrens NHS FT for an Entry Level Medical Engineer.
This is a Permanent post within the Mechanical Workshop, working closely with the Senior Engineers and other healthcare professionals to contribute to providing a safe and effective equipment management service.
As a member of a multi-disciplined team of technicians you will be required to work with minimum supervision. Duties will include the routine maintenance of medical equipment.
An onsite Practical skills test is a Mandatory requirement of the Interview process. Please DO NOT apply if you cannot facilitate this requirement.
Main duties of the job
Possess a relevant Level 3 qualification in an Engineering related subject and equivalent experience in the maintenance of highly complex Medical Devices.
To commission, repair, maintain, overhaul and recalibrate a wide range of medical equipment including patient monitoring, IV Therapy, patient therapy, diagnostic, medical gas, pathology, radiology, pharmacy equipment used within the medical field.
To work regularly on equipment, which may be 'patient connected', in areas including Intensive care and HDU, theatres, and equipment in the home environment as well as being able to work across the whole range of specialities and disciplines.
To work on medical devices that will require precision engineering techniques, expertise and a high level of manual dexterity which requires skills such as soldering, crimping etc.
To complete all documentation, including safety tests, fault history and commissioning records. To input this information to the Trust medical equipment management system.
To attend training courses and to update one's own technical knowledge of specialist equipment and to update one's knowledge in respect of the specialised paediatric clinical use of such equipment.
To participate in an annual performance review and develop a Personal Development Review with the consultation of the line manager.
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Details
Date posted
03 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
411-SUR-25-7193254
Job locations
Alder Hey Childrens NHS FT
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Communication
To display a high personal standard in respect of selfdiscipline and attitude to work, in view of both the complex nature of equipment on which he or she may be working and the requirement to liaise with other healthcare professionals, patients, carers, clients and external organisations.
To communicate with medical device manufacturers and other external organisations technical information relating to medical devices and manufacturers.
To liaise with equipment manufacturers, external organisations and patients/carers regarding equipment to be returned for service and/or repair, and to organise documentation and courier where necessary.
To promote effective communication with stakeholders including professional staff, patients and carers.
To provide support and advice relating to the use and maintenance of medical devices and the services offered by Medical Engineering.
To provide help and advice to end users, parent and patients relating to the operational use of medical devices.
Analytical skills
The post holder is required to manage their own daily workload as issued by their immediate team leader.
The post holder is required to prioritise their own workload appropriately. Types of decision made include prioritising current equipment pressures within the Trust, available time and cost effectiveness of the activities carried out.
Planning and organising skills
The post holder is responsible for planning their daily work load.
The post holder is required to work in a logical manner employing engineer principles when repairing and maintaining medical devices.
Physical skills
There is a requirement to routinely carry out repairs on medical devices which requires precision dexterity and the use of hand tools.
Other duties that require manipulation of equipment include keyboard and assembly of medical devices.
Responsibility for patient/client care
There is a requirement to routinely carry out repairs on medical devices which requires precision dexterity and the use of hand tools.
Other duties that require manipulation of equipment include keyboard and assembly of medical devices.
Clinical Skills
There is a requirement for the post holder to work and communicate with multi-disciplinary teams relating to medical devices involved in patient care.
The post holder is required to have a basic understanding of the clinical application of the medical devices being maintained and to be able to advise clinical staff when a device is being used inappropriately or incorrectly.
Responsibility for policy/service development
The post holder will be required to implement Trust wide and department policies/procedures.
The posts holder will be required to assist in reviewing department policies/procedures.
Responsibility for financial and physical resources
The post holder will routinely be required to handle valuable specialist medical devices on a daily basis.
The post holder is required to perform stock control check and also ensure the stock is correctly managed and secured.
There is no budget holder responsibility with the post.
There is a requirement to carry out maintenance of medical devices.
Responsibility for human resources
To attend training courses and to update ones own technical knowledge of specialist equipment and to update ones knowledge in respect of the specialised clinical use of such equipment. To disseminate this information to the relevant healthcare specialists as required.
To disseminate information relating medical devices and finance information to the relevant staff as required.
To train and supervise medical engineering apprentices when required.
To possess a level 3 engineering apprenticeship and BTEC Level 3 or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering related discipline.
To assist in the training of Medical Engineering Apprentices.
Responsibility for information resources
Data storage of own maintenance records and activities.
Stock control and inventory checks.
Input maintenance records carried into the Trusts maintenance database.
Utilise IT based test equipment whilst maintaining medical devices and calibration.
Responsibility for research and development
The post holder will be involved in processing medical devices involved in clinical research and trials.
Management and Leadership
The post holder will be required to work to department/Trust policies and procedures.
The post holder has a degree of autonomy on a daily basis although will have a local source of supervision.
The post holder will be required to manage their own workload.
The post holder will be required to suggest improvements to the local service when necessary.
Other Job Related Factors
Physical Effort Required for the Job
Manual handling of medical devices including incubators etc., daily lifting of delivery goods and transporting.
Lifting weights up to 15 kg, pushing and pulling weights up to 190 kg.
Short duration frequently on a daily basis.
The post holder will be required to work for long periods in the day in a restricted position whilst carrying out data inputting and, Help Desk activities.
The post holder will occasionally be required to utilise manual handling aides such as a hoist to lift device up to 400 kg.
Mental Effort Required for Concentration and Multi-Tasking
A high degree of concentration will be required for up to six hours per day
The ability to multitask is essential as higher priority repairs need to be dealt with at short notice
Emotional Effort Required for the Job
The post holder will have frequent contact with patients/parents of which some will be distressed and will often have severe clinical conditions.
The post holder will also be required to work in areas in the Trust such as Critical Care, Theatres, Pathology and will be exposed to the day to day activities within these areas of the Trust.
Working Conditions
There is a requirement to work on a daily basis with medical devices that are often contaminated and can contain bodily fluids.
There is a requirement to work with COSHH substances on a daily basis.
The post holder is required to perform maintenance activities on medical devices of which some will be live circuits protected by a RCD.
Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust is committed to supporting all staff to balance work and other life needs. This is the responsibility of all employees and will be achieved by consultation, open communication and involvement of all team members. The Trust operates a Flexible Working Policy that is available to all staff.
Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment. All employees are expected to observe this policy in their behaviour to the public and fellow employees.
All individuals will have some risk management responsibilities with which you are required to comply, for details of your responsibilities please refer to the current Risk Management Strategy which is available on the intranet and in the local strategies folder.
Job responsibilities
Communication
To display a high personal standard in respect of selfdiscipline and attitude to work, in view of both the complex nature of equipment on which he or she may be working and the requirement to liaise with other healthcare professionals, patients, carers, clients and external organisations.
To communicate with medical device manufacturers and other external organisations technical information relating to medical devices and manufacturers.
To liaise with equipment manufacturers, external organisations and patients/carers regarding equipment to be returned for service and/or repair, and to organise documentation and courier where necessary.
To promote effective communication with stakeholders including professional staff, patients and carers.
To provide support and advice relating to the use and maintenance of medical devices and the services offered by Medical Engineering.
To provide help and advice to end users, parent and patients relating to the operational use of medical devices.
Analytical skills
The post holder is required to manage their own daily workload as issued by their immediate team leader.
The post holder is required to prioritise their own workload appropriately. Types of decision made include prioritising current equipment pressures within the Trust, available time and cost effectiveness of the activities carried out.
Planning and organising skills
The post holder is responsible for planning their daily work load.
The post holder is required to work in a logical manner employing engineer principles when repairing and maintaining medical devices.
Physical skills
There is a requirement to routinely carry out repairs on medical devices which requires precision dexterity and the use of hand tools.
Other duties that require manipulation of equipment include keyboard and assembly of medical devices.
Responsibility for patient/client care
There is a requirement to routinely carry out repairs on medical devices which requires precision dexterity and the use of hand tools.
Other duties that require manipulation of equipment include keyboard and assembly of medical devices.
Clinical Skills
There is a requirement for the post holder to work and communicate with multi-disciplinary teams relating to medical devices involved in patient care.
The post holder is required to have a basic understanding of the clinical application of the medical devices being maintained and to be able to advise clinical staff when a device is being used inappropriately or incorrectly.
Responsibility for policy/service development
The post holder will be required to implement Trust wide and department policies/procedures.
The posts holder will be required to assist in reviewing department policies/procedures.
Responsibility for financial and physical resources
The post holder will routinely be required to handle valuable specialist medical devices on a daily basis.
The post holder is required to perform stock control check and also ensure the stock is correctly managed and secured.
There is no budget holder responsibility with the post.
There is a requirement to carry out maintenance of medical devices.
Responsibility for human resources
To attend training courses and to update ones own technical knowledge of specialist equipment and to update ones knowledge in respect of the specialised clinical use of such equipment. To disseminate this information to the relevant healthcare specialists as required.
To disseminate information relating medical devices and finance information to the relevant staff as required.
To train and supervise medical engineering apprentices when required.
To possess a level 3 engineering apprenticeship and BTEC Level 3 or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering related discipline.
To assist in the training of Medical Engineering Apprentices.
Responsibility for information resources
Data storage of own maintenance records and activities.
Stock control and inventory checks.
Input maintenance records carried into the Trusts maintenance database.
Utilise IT based test equipment whilst maintaining medical devices and calibration.
Responsibility for research and development
The post holder will be involved in processing medical devices involved in clinical research and trials.
Management and Leadership
The post holder will be required to work to department/Trust policies and procedures.
The post holder has a degree of autonomy on a daily basis although will have a local source of supervision.
The post holder will be required to manage their own workload.
The post holder will be required to suggest improvements to the local service when necessary.
Other Job Related Factors
Physical Effort Required for the Job
Manual handling of medical devices including incubators etc., daily lifting of delivery goods and transporting.
Lifting weights up to 15 kg, pushing and pulling weights up to 190 kg.
Short duration frequently on a daily basis.
The post holder will be required to work for long periods in the day in a restricted position whilst carrying out data inputting and, Help Desk activities.
The post holder will occasionally be required to utilise manual handling aides such as a hoist to lift device up to 400 kg.
Mental Effort Required for Concentration and Multi-Tasking
A high degree of concentration will be required for up to six hours per day
The ability to multitask is essential as higher priority repairs need to be dealt with at short notice
Emotional Effort Required for the Job
The post holder will have frequent contact with patients/parents of which some will be distressed and will often have severe clinical conditions.
The post holder will also be required to work in areas in the Trust such as Critical Care, Theatres, Pathology and will be exposed to the day to day activities within these areas of the Trust.
Working Conditions
There is a requirement to work on a daily basis with medical devices that are often contaminated and can contain bodily fluids.
There is a requirement to work with COSHH substances on a daily basis.
The post holder is required to perform maintenance activities on medical devices of which some will be live circuits protected by a RCD.
Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust is committed to supporting all staff to balance work and other life needs. This is the responsibility of all employees and will be achieved by consultation, open communication and involvement of all team members. The Trust operates a Flexible Working Policy that is available to all staff.
Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment. All employees are expected to observe this policy in their behaviour to the public and fellow employees.
All individuals will have some risk management responsibilities with which you are required to comply, for details of your responsibilities please refer to the current Risk Management Strategy which is available on the intranet and in the local strategies folder.
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Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Childrens NHS FT
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Childrens NHS FT
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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