Technician

Job summary

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 of the job

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

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.