Job summary Medical Engineering Technician The Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS) delivers scientific, engineering, managerial and financial advice to all local healthcare organisations in the correct operation and use of modern medical technologies. The post holder is primarily concerned with undertaking repair, calibration and planned maintenance to a wide range of medical, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment in the RUH Trust and many other healthcare establishments in the local area, to ensure equipment operates effectively and safely with a minimum of downtime. Clinical equipment covered incorporates electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer software and medical gas systems. The Post-holder is required to work to high standards of safety and accountability. The nature of the work contributes towards clinical care in hospitals in primary, community and acute healthcare sectors. The post is part of a team of multi skilled technicians and engineers who support a wide range of clinical equipment. Each member of the team is responsible for the quality of his or her own work. The work of the post holder is central to ensuring that clinical diagnosis and treatment can be delivered in a high technology healthcare environment. Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for the planned maintenance, service and repairs of broad range of medical devices across the Royal United Hospital and local healthcare services in the community. All work will be carried out in the MEMS workshop, on the wards or in patient areas and local healthcare premises where MEMS has service agreements. This will involve the use of the MEMS van to travel between sites to carry out maintenance of medical devices. Occasional early/late working may be required to meet the clinical/logistical demands. Full manual UK driving licence is essential. The post holder is expected to plan personal workload and using own initiative to ensure the equipment is working as specified, with minimum disruption to patient services. The post holder will have additional responsibilities to include general MEMS workshop duties and supporting senior technologist/workshop manager as and when required. About us At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research. Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 427-7103746 Job locations Royal United Hospitals Bath Combe Park Bath BA1 3NG Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HNC/HND in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience C & G/ONC in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience Driving Licence (Manual UK) GCSE Qualification Desirable B.Eng in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience Medical devices OEM training Experience Essential Post qualification engineering experience Electrical/electronic repair/service experience Desirable Medical devices repair/service experience Working for EBME in healthcare DIY Skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential HNC/HND in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience C & G/ONC in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience Driving Licence (Manual UK) GCSE Qualification Desirable B.Eng in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience Medical devices OEM training Experience Essential Post qualification engineering experience Electrical/electronic repair/service experience Desirable Medical devices repair/service experience Working for EBME in healthcare DIY Skills 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). Additional information 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 Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal United Hospitals Bath Combe Park Bath BA1 3NG Employer's website https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)