Specialist Medical Engineer: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Medical Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis. This position is well-suited to a hard worker who is looking to gain further experience in a hospital environment.The ideal candidate will have knowledge of medical devices and working in a clinical environment. This role is subject to Standard DBS disclosure.

Main duties of the job

Job Role:

• Commission, repair, maintain, overhaul and recalibrate the range of electronic equipment and medical devices in use within Bolton Hospitals FT.
• Pull reports from the department’s database to provide client information and support the monitoring of performance indicators
• Be aware of information governance regulations and cyber-security issues, particularly in relation to medical devices which may transmit data or hold patient related information
• Prioritise and negotiate with other healthcare professionals in obtaining access to medical equipment in order to perform routine maintenance and/or repairs at mutually convenient time.
• Carry out tests on equipment in the investigation of adverse incidents, evaluate results and compile incident reports, making appropriate recommendations and ensuring confidentiality.
• Act independently, promptly and efficiently in response to emergency and unpredictable situations as reported by clinicians and nursing staff.
• Applicants may be required to participate when required in an on-call rota.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• BEng in relevant subject or HNC/HND with appropriate experience
• Fully conversant with MHRA’s Managing Medical Devices April 2015 Guidelines.
• Practical experience in electronic engineering or relevant maintenance techniques.
• Full UK Driving licence
• Use of computer and keyboard skills.
• Use of email and other MS Office software
• Working knowledge of physiological measurements

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bring in relevant subject or HNC/HND with appropriate experience.

Desirable

• Other higher appropriate qualification.
• Member of relevant association.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Practical experience in electronic engineering or relevant maintenance techniques.
• Experience of using electronic test equipment and testing methods including IEC60601-1
• Proven knowledge of medical devices and working in a clinical environment.
• Fully conversant with MHRA’s Managing Medical Devices April 2015 Guidelines
• Practical knowledge to fault-find to component level.
• Fully conversant with electrical safety requirements.
• Use of email and other MS Office software
• Working knowledge of physiological measurements.

Desirable

• Knowledge of different computer software systems.
• 3 years’ experience of medical electronics and working in a hospital environment.
• Experience of working with medical gases
• Knowledge of Ventilators in the treatment of Neonatal, paediatric or critical care environment.

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Ability to manage own work schedule and use initiative
• Good record keeping and computerised data input
• Use of computer and keyboard skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Driving licence

Desirable

• Certificated manufacturers’ training.
• Experience in the support and or supervision of more junior staff.
• Interests in practical skills.
• Flexibility with working hours.

Closing Date: 21 August 2026