Job Description

The Medical Engineering Support Technician is responsible for the day-to-day functionality, calibration, and electrical safety of a range of often complex and technologically advanced medical electronic devices used in an acute hospital environment requiring an in-depth knowledge of current medical device technology. Carry out routine maintenance, calibration, and electrical safety testing of medical/laboratory equipment.Provide day-to-day operational support within the EME Department.Train medical and technical staff in the use of medical devices. Work at any Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust site, department,customer, or patient premises.Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the department or management to support the effective functioning of the team.

• Interview Date: 3rd February 2025
• 37 hours 30 minutes/week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job

• Asset new and loan items
• Respond to request for help / assistance by senior technicians
• PAT testing of equipment as required by departments
• Test workshop equipment, functionally test or send away for service
• PPM functionally test and repair or return, equipment as necessary
• Regulators, test and service as required
• Dopplers, check, repair or return
• Perform or assist band 3 duties during absence or pressure of work
• Any other tasks
• Stock checks and audits conjunction with Band 3

About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
06 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-2025-45-25-DR
Job locations
Trustwide
Trustwide
NE7 7DN
Job description
Job responsibilities

• The EME Support Technician is responsible for the day-to-day functionality, calibration, and electrical safety of a range of often complex and technologically advanced medical electronic devices used in an acute hospital environment requiring an in-depth knowledge of current medical device technology.
• Carry out routine maintenance, calibration, and electrical safety testing of medical/laboratory equipment.
• Provide day-to-day operational support within the EME Department.
• Train medical and technical staff in the use of medical devices.
• Work at any Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust site, department, customer, or patient premises
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the department or management to support the effective functioning of the team.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• The EME Support Technician is responsible for the day-to-day functionality, calibration, and electrical safety of a range of often complex and technologically advanced medical electronic devices used in an acute hospital environment requiring an in-depth knowledge of current medical device technology.
• Carry out routine maintenance, calibration, and electrical safety testing of medical/laboratory equipment.
• Provide day-to-day operational support within the EME Department.
• Train medical and technical staff in the use of medical devices.
• Work at any Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust site, department, customer, or patient premises
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the department or management to support the effective functioning of the team.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• ONC Electronics or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• NHS Biomedical Equipment Practice course (Btec)
• Current driving licence

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Proven practical skills and knowledge of current medical device technology along with a sound understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical applications
• A full understanding of the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment.
• Computer use including database, word processing, internet, and email
• Previous experience in an electronic or electrical related discipline.
• Good levels of manual dexterity

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• An ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff and suppliers under all conditions of urgency.
• An appreciation of mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical applications
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work within a team of technicians and readily accept supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills, in person and by telephone

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• ONC Electronics or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• NHS Biomedical Equipment Practice course (Btec)
• Current driving licence

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Proven practical skills and knowledge of current medical device technology along with a sound understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical applications
• A full understanding of the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment.
• Computer use including database, word processing, internet, and email
• Previous experience in an electronic or electrical related discipline.
• Good levels of manual dexterity

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• An ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff and suppliers under all conditions of urgency.
• An appreciation of mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical applications
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work within a team of technicians and readily accept supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills, in person and by telephone

Skills Required