Job Description

Band 6 (Annex 21 available)

Previous applicants need not apply

Location:

Lane Fox Respiratory Unit, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust



We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Medical Technologist to join the Technical Services team at the Lane Fox Respiratory Unit. You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and technical support of life-supporting respiratory and ventilation equipment across hospital wards, satellite units, and patients' homes. Working at both system and component level, you will ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and ready to support patient care. This is a rare opportunity to specialise in respiratory technology within one of the UK's leading centres for chronic respiratory failure and long-term ventilation. Experienced applicants will be appointed at Band 6, while trainee applicants may join via the Annex 21 training pathway with structured development to Band 6.

Annex 21 Pathway:

70% Band 6 max pay point within 12 months of completion



75% Band 6 max pay point 12-24 months prior to completion



Full Band 6 min pay point on completion

About the Service:

The Lane Fox Respiratory Unit provides specialist invasive and non-invasive ventilation care.



14-bed Lane Fox Unit (Guy's Hospital)



20-bed Remeo Lane Fox Unit (East Surrey Hospital)



Support for 2,600+ community patients



Evelina London paediatric respiratory service support



Service hours are Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, with 24/7 on-call cover.



Main Duties and Responsibilities



Carry out routine servicing, fault-finding, and repair of respiratory/ventilation equipment, including work at component and circuit-board level. Ensure all equipment is mechanically and electrically safe, tested, and compliant with Trust policies. Maintain calibration and test equipment. Participate in the on-call rota providing out-of-hours technical cover. Support installation and maintenance of equipment in patient homes, including safe use of Trust vehicles. Provide technical advice and assistance to clinical staff in setting up and operating equipment. Train and support patients, families, carers, and staff in the correct use and care of devices. Contribute to equipment evaluations, trials, and research projects, working alongside clinical colleagues. Assist in the training and supervision of junior technologists and multidisciplinary teams. Ensure appropriate handling of contaminated equipment.

Organisational Values :

Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.

The post holder will:

Caring - we put patients first



We provide patient and person-centred care. We care about others' needs and wellbeing. We listen. We are compassionate to ourselves and others. We reflect on our actions. We are respectful and welcoming.



Ambitious - we innovate and strive for excellence

We innovate and strive for excellence. We act with integrity. We act on staff and patient feedback. We seek ways to improve the care and experience of others. We are efficient. We are committed to growth. We find new ways to deliver excellence.



Inclusive - we respect each other and work collaboratively

We respect each other and work collaboratively. We act on diverse views. We put ourselves in 'others' shoes'. We are building an anti-racism organisation. We seek opportunities to collaborate. We show sensitivity towards diversity of culture.



Our values and behaviours framework describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action. The framework can be found on our Trust careers pages and Trust Intranet.







Senior Medical Technologist (Respiratory Equipment)



Band 6 (Annex 21 training pathway available)



Job Purpose



To provide specialist maintenance, repair, and technical support for respiratory and ventilation equipment at both system and component/circuit level. The postholder will ensure the safety, reliability, and effective operation of equipment used within hospital and community settings, directly supporting the care of patients dependent on life-support technology.

Main Duties and Responsibilities



Carry out routine servicing, fault-finding, and repair of respiratory and ventilation equipment, including electronic diagnosis and repair at component and circuit level. Ensure repaired equipment is safe and compliant with departmental test procedures and policies. Withdraw non-compliant equipment from service and report appropriately. Maintain test and calibration equipment. Participate in the on-call rota, providing 24/7 technical support. Manage and maintain Trust property, including vehicles, tools, test equipment, and mobile devices. Ensure safe handling and decontamination of contaminated equipment.

Training and Education



Provide technical instruction to patients, families, and carers during discharge, ensuring safe use of home equipment. Deliver training to multidisciplinary teams, nursing staff, and junior technologists. Contribute to departmental and Trust mandatory training programmes. Mentor trainee technologists, particularly those on the Annex 21 pathway and/or apprentice schemes.

Research and Development



Support the evaluation, assessment, and trial of new respiratory equipment and technologies in collaboration with medical and nursing staff. Contribute to innovation and service development projects within the Lane Fox Unit.

Community and Patient Support



Undertake home visits to install, maintain, and repair ventilatory equipment in patients' homes. Ensure safe transport and handling of equipment. Provide technical advice and reassurance to patients and carers in the community.

Service Context

The Technical Services team supports:

Lane Fox Respiratory Unit (14 beds, invasive and non-invasive ventilation). Satellite Weaning Unit at East Surrey Hospital (20 beds). Over 2,600 patients in the community who rely on long-term ventilation. Evelina London Children's Hospital paediatric respiratory service. All services are underpinned by a 24/7 technical support rota, ensuring continuity of care.

Organisational Chart



Head of Technical Services



Chief Medical Technologist



Senior Medical Technologist



Medical Technologist

Requirements



Degree in relevant subject (Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Medical Physics) or equivalent experience. Registration (or eligibility) with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT). Must have full UK driving licence . Demonstrable experience in electronic servicing and repair at circuit level.

Contact for Further Information



Rakesh Shukla, Head of Technical Services

rakesh.shukla@gstt.nhs.uk | 020 7188 3437



Mike Mackie, Chief Medical Technologist

mike.mackie@gstt.nhs.uk | 020 7188 3437



Nick Weston, Chief Medical Technologist

nick.weston@gstt.nhs.uk | 020 7188 3437