University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Medical Engineer

The closing date is 03 April 2026

Job summary

The Medical Engineer provides advanced technical expertise in the maintenance, repair, and management of a broad range of medical devices and systems.

This role requires a high level of independent problemsolving, sound technical judgement, and the ability to lead complex engineering tasks with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities include performing specialist fault diagnosis, carrying out planned and corrective maintenance, supporting equipment lifecycle management, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

The Medical Engineer will act as a technical escalation point for junior staff, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and liaise with clinical teams to ensure equipment reliability and availability.

The role includes participation in the oncall rota to provide urgent outofhours technical support for critical medical equipment.

Main duties of the job

Carry out planned preventative maintenance.

Perform corrective maintenance and repairs to restore equipment to safe operation.

Conduct safety and performance checks in line with standards.

Investigate and diagnose equipment faults using specialist test equipment and technical manuals.

Apply systematic problemsolving to resolve technical issues.

Install, configure, and calibrate new medical devices.

Ensure equipment is verified for clinical use and meets safety requirements.

Maintain documentation, service records, and compliance with MHRA, ISO, and local governance standards.

Participate in audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

Provide training and advice to clinical staff on safe and effective use of equipment.

Support users with operational queries and minor troubleshooting.

Assist in equipment evaluation, selection, procurement, and replacement planning.

Contribute to asset management and inventory control.

Act as a point of contact between clinical teams, manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors.

Provide expert guidance on equipment capability, safety, and suitability.

OnCall & Emergency Support

Participate in the oncall rota to provide urgent technical assistance outside normal hours.

Continuous Improvement & Professional Development

Contribute to service improvements and engineering projects.

Keep knowledge up to date.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9015598

Job locations

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Professional electronics knowledge through BEng in electronics or equivalent.
*Manufacturer approved technical training on a wide range of complex medical equipment.
*Evidence of attendance of short courses and regular updating of training required

Desirable

*Continual Professional Development to obtain registration requirements with the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).

Experience

Essential

*Continual Professional Development to obtain registration requirements with the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).
*Substantial experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
*A comprehensive understanding and competence in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment specific to the section.
*Ability to record and analyse work data.
*Relevant knowledge and competence in electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, anaesthetics, gas, infusion therapies computing and physiological measurement, as appropriate to the section
*Experience of working in Maternity, specifically neonatal units.

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination required to work on a range of complex equipment
*Hold UK Driving Licence
*Must regularly participate in the departments "on call" service as required.
*Ability to work and communicate with Clinical and Nursing staff.
*Ability to work under pressure on occasions.
*Able to communicate effectively.
*Accepts supervision.
*Commitment to health and safety
*Capable of producing high standards of work.
*Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team.
*Ability to travel to multiple sites.
*Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations.

Desirable

*Willing to undergo further training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Professional electronics knowledge through BEng in electronics or equivalent.
*Manufacturer approved technical training on a wide range of complex medical equipment.
*Evidence of attendance of short courses and regular updating of training required

Desirable

*Continual Professional Development to obtain registration requirements with the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).

Experience

Essential

*Continual Professional Development to obtain registration requirements with the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).
*Substantial experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
*A comprehensive understanding and competence in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment specific to the section.
*Ability to record and analyse work data.
*Relevant knowledge and competence in electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, anaesthetics, gas, infusion therapies computing and physiological measurement, as appropriate to the section
*Experience of working in Maternity, specifically neonatal units.

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination required to work on a range of complex equipment
*Hold UK Driving Licence
*Must regularly participate in the departments "on call" service as required.
*Ability to work and communicate with Clinical and Nursing staff.
*Ability to work under pressure on occasions.
*Able to communicate effectively.
*Accepts supervision.
*Commitment to health and safety
*Capable of producing high standards of work.
*Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team.
*Ability to travel to multiple sites.
*Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations.

Desirable

*Willing to undergo further training

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)