Job summary Are you a passionate engineer with a heart for healthcare? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and technology converge to save lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic engineer to join a large team providing maintenance, test, inspection and repair of Medical Devices. The ideal candidate will have a technical background gained in healthcare as a technician or test and repair engineer. They may have skills in electrical, electronic, computing, hydraulic and mechanical engineering, be suitably qualified and with experience of the use, maintenance and management of medical devices for healthcare delivery. However, relevant experience gained in other industries will be considered and training will be provided. They will have an open and enquiring mind, an analytical and structured approach to problem solving, good communication and reporting skills, and a demonstrable enthusiasm and commitment to the safe and optimal use of medical devices in healthcare. Candidates who do not possess the necessary experience and qualifications may be considered for a lower grade position while undergoing training. Main duties of the job Working within an ISO 9001 Quality Management System the post holder will provide basic maintenance to a range of medical devices. This work includes the acceptance, repairing of faults, maintenance, installation, and decommissioning of an ever-increasing range of medical devices. The service covers all the hospital sites in the Trust and community clinics throughout the Sheffield area. Good team working and communication skills, and a full UK driving license are required. The Directorate of Medical Imaging & Medical Physics (MIMP) is the largest Service Directorate within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. Medical Physics employs 135 staff (35 scientists and 100 technical staff) providing a variety of scientific and clinical services to the Trust. The Department of Medical Physics is divided into 6 sections each managed by a Section Head responsible to the Scientific Director. The Clinical Engineering Section is divided into three groups - Medical Device Management (MDM), Medical Device Innovation (MDI) and Medical Device Healthcare Projects (MDHP). About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. MDM is the largest group with over 60 staff. This section provides a fully comprehensive, highly-specialised medical device maintenance and management service to the Trust. MDM strategically plans this highly specialised medical device management service at an organisational level. Medical device types range from basic monitoring devices to highly complex imaging and therapy equipment such as MRI scanners, lasers, gamma cameras and life support devices. The budget of this section is £8.0million of which approximately £4million is for the running of the section (90% of medical devices are maintained 'in house') and approximately £4million for external maintenance contract management. At Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, we believe in the power of technology to transform healthcare. We are looking for a dedicated engineer who shares our passion for innovation and excellence. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a lasting impact on healthcare, we want to hear from you Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-8892-DIR-A Job locations Royal Hallamshire Hospital Glossop Road Sheffield S10 2JF Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths and Science (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent experience / qualifications. ONC in engineering or suitable equivalent qualificationoONC in engineering or suitable equivalent qualification (eg Electrical/Electronic BTEC City & Guilds or Mechanical Engineering qualification Full UK/EU Driving Licence to allow access to Trust's insurance policy. Desirable Registration as a clinical technologist with the Health Care Professions Council. Experience Desirable To have worked within a maintenance environment Electronics/Mechanical Engineering background Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths and Science (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent experience / qualifications. ONC in engineering or suitable equivalent qualificationoONC in engineering or suitable equivalent qualification (eg Electrical/Electronic BTEC City & Guilds or Mechanical Engineering qualification Full UK/EU Driving Licence to allow access to Trust's insurance policy. Desirable Registration as a clinical technologist with the Health Care Professions Council. Experience Desirable To have worked within a maintenance environment Electronics/Mechanical Engineering background 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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Hallamshire Hospital Glossop Road Sheffield S10 2JF Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)