Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Medical Engineering Team at Macclesfield District General Hospital as a Specialist Medical Engineering Technician. 

The successful candidate will possess a professional electronics qualification and will have specialist medical equipment training and experience. You will present a calm, professional approach and be competent to work as an autonomous practitioner within a team. Excellent verbal, written and IT skills are essential. 

Hours per week: 37.5.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

A Specialist Medical Engineering Technician will be a self-motivated member of a small team, providing a comprehensive medical equipment maintenance service within their own specialised field. 

To be expected to independently plan, schedule and implement, in liaison with the Medical Engineering Technical Manager, colleagues and clinical users, the planned maintenance and repair of specialised medical equipment.

To be responsible for performing the planned-maintenance, non-routine repairs and decontamination of a wide range of medical equipment used in direct patient treatment. 

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Standard with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.