University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
This vacancy does not meet the Home Office threshold for sponsorship; therefore we are unable to accept applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.
Clinical Engineering is looking for an Assistant Biomedical Technician to join its team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
You will offer technical advice to clinical and scientific staff and complete planned maintenance, corrective maintenance, calibration, acceptance, and decommissioning tasks on a range of medical equipment.
With a clear focus on quality and patient services, you will be responsible for supporting a wide range of medical equipment across many clinical specialities that support the delivery of world class healthcare here at University Hospital Southampton, within local healthcare community and overseas.
The role may include exciting opportunities for 2-5 days of overseas work per year.
For candidates that don't have the relevant experience or qualifications we maybe able to offer a Band 3 Annexe 21 paid apprenticeship position on a fixed term contact. Please find further information on eligibility within the advert.
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
As part of this role, you will work in a team to provide technical skills and knowledge covering the full life cycle on a broad range of multifaceted medical equipment.
Key activities will include:
- Appraise the most cost-effective repair option.
- Requirement to use a range of specialist precision calibration and test equipment.
- Undertake commissioning/acceptance testing of new and loan medical equipment.
- Responsible for ensuring the accurate recording of maintenance undertaken on the equipment management database.
- Calibrate and safety test all medical equipment prior to use in clinical areas.
- Comply with the procedures under the Quality Management System.
- Remove/condemn medical equipment when it is unsafe or beyond economical repair.
- Understand the clinical application for the medical equipment maintained.
- Responsible for accurate repair, maintenance and calibration of life support equipment, equipment providing patient medication and producing diagnostic information.
For additional information, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Other Information
For candidates that don't have the relevant experience or qualifications we maybe able to offer a Level 3 or 4 apprenticeship position on a fixed term contact with an approved training provider. The apprenticeship will be paid at Band 3 Annexe 21.
We will only be able to offer an apprentice position to candidates who are eligible.
These roles are funded by the Government Apprenticeship Scheme and do not attract visa sponsorship.
Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria:
Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
