Job Description

The closing date is 26th Oct 2025

Job summary

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Medical Electronics is a busy department responsible for maintaining medical equipment throughout Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and across the County of Somerset.


The department provides a comprehensive service carrying out the routine calibration, maintenance, repair and management of the Trusts Medical Equipment.


We are looking to recruit a highly motivated technician to join our team, this role supports all the clinical and various non clinical departments and wards across the county of Somerset within the team structure.


You will be educated to HNC, Degree in Medical Electronics, Engineering with knowledge and practical experience of servicing medical devices.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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This is a technical role within the team which supports all the clinical and various non clinical departments and wards across the county of Somerset within the team structure/role allocation.


As a member of the Medical Electronics Team you will provide effective and economic management of Medical Equipment for the Trust, and community organisations for which it is responsible by fault finding, repair, overhaul, calibration, safety test and planned preventative maintenance.


Work collaboratively on a day to day basis with the Medical Electronics team while building relations with clinical and non clinical staff to ensure service needs are met.


The working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.30am to 05.00pm, with inclusion on the department's On Call rota following appropriate assessment.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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Please see attached & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Degree in maintaining medical equipment


Evidence of CPD update competency in line with current technology & standards


Member of a Professional Institution (or eligible)

Experience

#

Essential

Detailed knowledge of electro medical equipment


Practical experience of servicing medical devices

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.

For help with your application, contact:

Paul Derrick


paul.derrick@somersetft.nhs.uk


01823342486

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Salary

31049.00 to 37796.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3470

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA