Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Safety Inspection Technician based in Boston Clinical Engineering. ULHT, situated in the county of Lincolnshire, is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England. We provide acute & specialist services to people in Lincolnshire & neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £447 million & we employ nearly 8,000 people. Clinical Engineering team has teams in three hospital sites at Lincoln, Boston, & Grantham. The successful candidate will: contribute to the services we provide across the Trust and our Partners &, work as part of a team providing a clinical support service that includes the servicing, calibration and repair of electronic medical devices. The post is based at Pilgrim Hospital Boston, though work on other ULHT sites is required as part of the role, therefore a current valid driving licence is essential. Informal visits to the department are encouraged. Main duties of the job The primary role of the post is the inspection and electrical safety testing of medical devices in a clinical environment. A practical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and professional manner are essential. Ideally, candidates will have previous experience in engineering including inspection and safety testing. Applications are also encouraged from candidates who are genuinely practical individuals, who meet the minimum entry qualifications but do not have any experience. Structured training will be provided for the successful candidates. The minimum entry qualification is one A-level or NVQ level 3 or National Certificate in a relevant subject or equivalent experience. Informal visits to the department are available on request. A practical test will form part of the interview. About us Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people. Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best. We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live. Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'. This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years. We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-PR-951-24-B Job locations Pilgrim Hospital Boston Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Person Specification Qualifications Essential A level or NVQ level 3 or ONC in relevant subject or equivalent Desirable City & Guilds Portable Appliance Testing certificate Previous Experience Essential Practical experience in engineering workshop practices Able to communicate effectively across professional boundaries. Desirable Experience in functional testing of equipment. Experience in Electrical Safety testing. NHS Experience Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes Essential Basic knowledge of electrical safety. Computer Literate Desirable PAT testing competency Basic knowledge and interest in medical equipment. Specific Requirements Essential Full Driving Licence Person Specification Qualifications Essential A level or NVQ level 3 or ONC in relevant subject or equivalent Desirable City & Guilds Portable Appliance Testing certificate Previous Experience Essential Practical experience in engineering workshop practices Able to communicate effectively across professional boundaries. Desirable Experience in functional testing of equipment. Experience in Electrical Safety testing. NHS Experience Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes Essential Basic knowledge of electrical safety. Computer Literate Desirable PAT testing competency Basic knowledge and interest in medical equipment. Specific Requirements Essential Full Driving Licence 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. Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Pilgrim Hospital Boston Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)