At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
Applicants currently holding a Graduate Visa are welcome to apply. However, please be aware that UHNM will not be able to provide sponsorship upon expiry of the Graduate Visa. In addition, candidates must have a minimum of six months remaining on their Graduate Visa at the commencement of employment to support the required training and operational commitments associated with the role.
Role Overview
We are seeking to recruit an Engineer to join the Clinical Technology team and support the delivery of maintenance and engineering services across the Trust. The successful applicant will have a strong engineering background, ideally with experience in equipment maintenance and repair within a technical environment.
Applicants must hold a minimum qualification of an ONC, or equivalent, in a relevant engineering discipline and possess a full UK manual driving licence .
Previous experience within an engineering or maintenance role would be advantageous.
The Clinical Technology Department provides a comprehensive medical equipment management, maintenance and support service to University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) and a range of external healthcare organisations. Operating across both the Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital sites, the department comprises multidisciplinary teams specialising in areas such as renal services, general medical equipment, imaging, critical care and medical gases. These teams play a vital role in ensuring the safe, reliable and effective operation of medical equipment across the Trust and for partner healthcare providers.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and rapidly expanding service. The successful applicant will contribute to the delivery of essential technical support to clinical teams, helping to maintain high standards of patient care while maximising the value of the Trust’s significant investment in medical technology and equipment.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve .
For further information about this vacancy, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, or contact the Hiring Manager.
