Medical Engineering Technician Specialist

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Rainham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

The post holder will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of a wide range of medical devices used across the Trust. The role includes planned preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs, as well as acceptance testing of new equipment. Additionally, the technician will support adverse incident investigations, implement field safety notices and medical device related safety alerts, and maintain accurate technical records to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Working closely with operational teams, clinicians, and suppliers, the technician ensures that medical devices are available, safe, and fit for frontline use.

This position requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and great attention to detail. A solid understanding of medical device maintenance, electrical safety testing, and compliance with medical device regulations is essential. The role also involves effective communication of technical information, collaboration with key stakeholders, and ensuring that equipment management processes align with safety and operational standards.

The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance and management of medical devices, ensuring they meet operational needs and regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include conducting planned preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing faults, and maintaining accurate records in the Trust’s asset management database. The role also involves liaising with manufacturers and third-party service providers to oversee equipment servicing, implementing safety corrective actions, and managing field safety notices.

In addition to technical duties, the role requires effective collaboration with operational managers and vehicle preparation teams to maintain stock levels and coordinate the retrieval of faulty or service-due equipment. Providing technical training, supervising junior colleagues, and contributing to departmental working groups are also key aspects of the role. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to service delivery are essential to ensure high-quality medical device management across the Trust.

Our Vision

Is To Deliver Outstanding Emergency And Urgent Care Whenever And Wherever Needed For Everyone In London, 24/7, 365 Days a Year. Our Strategy 2023-2028 Outlines How We Plan To Achieve This, And Is Centred Upon Three Missions Focused On:

1. Our care – delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed.
2. Our organisation – being an increasingly inclusive, well-led and highly skilled organisation people are proud to work for.
3. Our London – using our unique pan-London position to contribute to improving the health of the capital.

To achieve these three missions we have set ourselves 50 commitments to deliver over the next five years. In developing these ambitious commitments, we have engaged extensively both inside our organisation, with our partners and with our patients, and we have analysed population trends and horizon scanned the future.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Desmond Mascarenhas
Job title: Supply Chain Specialist - Medical Equipment
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07385347470