Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Medical Technologist

The closing date is 09 November 2025

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Senior Medical TechnologistBand 6 (Annex 21 available)Previous applicants need not applyLocation: Lane Fox Respiratory Unit, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Medical Technologist to join the Technical Services team at the Lane Fox Respiratory Unit. You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and technical support of life-supporting respiratory and ventilation equipment across hospital wards, satellite units, and patients' homes. Working at both system and component level, you will ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and ready to support patient care.This is a rare opportunity to specialise in respiratory technology within one of the UK's leading centres for chronic respiratory failure and long-term ventilation. Experienced applicants will be appointed at Band 6, while trainee applicants may join via the Annex 21 training pathway with structured development to Band 6.

Annex 21 Pathway:

  • 70% Band 6 max pay point within 12 months of completion

  • 75% Band 6 max pay point 12-24 months prior to completion

  • Full Band 6 min pay point on completion

About the Service:The Lane Fox Respiratory Unit provides specialist invasive and non-invasive ventilation care.

  • 14-bed Lane Fox Unit (Guy's Hospital)

  • 20-bed Remeo Lane Fox Unit (East Surrey Hospital)

  • Support for 2,600+ community patients

  • Evelina London paediatric respiratory service support

Service hours are Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, with 24/7 on-call cover.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Carry out routine servicing, fault-finding, and repair of respiratory/ventilation equipment, including work at component and circuit-board level.

Ensure all equipment is mechanically and electrically safe, tested, and compliant with Trust policies.

Maintain calibration and test equipment.

Participate in the on-call rota providing out-of-hours technical cover.

Support installation and maintenance of equipment in patient homes, including safe use of Trust vehicles.

Provide technical advice and assistance to clinical staff in setting up and operating equipment.

Train and support patients, families, carers, and staff in the correct use and care of devices.

Contribute to equipment evaluations, trials, and research projects, working alongside clinical colleagues.

Assist in the training and supervision of junior technologists and multidisciplinary teams.

Ensure appropriate handling of contaminated equipment.

About us

Organisational Values:

Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.

The post holder will:

Caring - we put patients first

We provide patient and person-centred care. We care about others' needs and wellbeing. We listen. We are compassionate to ourselves and others. We reflect on our actions. We are respectful and welcoming.

Ambitious - we innovate and strive for excellenceWe innovate and strive for excellence. We act with integrity. We act on staff and patient feedback. We seek ways to improve the care and experience of others. We are efficient. We are committed to growth. We find new ways to deliver excellence.

Inclusive - we respect each other and work collaborativelyWe respect each other and work collaboratively. We act on diverse views. We put ourselves in 'others' shoes'. We are building an anti-racism organisation. We seek opportunities to collaborate. We show sensitivity towards diversity of culture.

Our values and behaviours framework describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action. The framework can be found on our Trust careers pages and Trust Intranet.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year p.a inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS9939E

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Job Description

    Senior Medical Technologist (Respiratory Equipment)

    Band 6 (Annex 21 training pathway available)

    Job Purpose

    To provide specialist maintenance, repair, and technical support for respiratory and ventilation equipment at both system and component/circuit level. The postholder will ensure the safety, reliability, and effective operation of equipment used within hospital and community settings, directly supporting the care of patients dependent on life-support technology.

    Main Duties and Responsibilities

    Carry out routine servicing, fault-finding, and repair of respiratory and ventilation equipment, including electronic diagnosis and repair at component and circuit level.

    Ensure repaired equipment is safe and compliant with departmental test procedures and policies.

    Withdraw non-compliant equipment from service and report appropriately.

    Maintain test and calibration equipment.

    Participate in the on-call rota, providing 24/7 technical support.

    Manage and maintain Trust property, including vehicles, tools, test equipment, and mobile devices.

    Ensure safe handling and decontamination of contaminated equipment.

    Training and Education

    Provide technical instruction to patients, families, and carers during discharge, ensuring safe use of home equipment.

    Deliver training to multidisciplinary teams, nursing staff, and junior technologists.

    Contribute to departmental and Trust mandatory training programmes.

    Mentor trainee technologists, particularly those on the Annex 21 pathway and/or apprentice schemes.

    Research and Development

    Support the evaluation, assessment, and trial of new respiratory equipment and technologies in collaboration with medical and nursing staff.

    Contribute to innovation and service development projects within the Lane Fox Unit.

    Community and Patient Support

    Undertake home visits to install, maintain, and repair ventilatory equipment in patients homes.

    Ensure safe transport and handling of equipment.

    Provide technical advice and reassurance to patients and carers in the community.

    Service Context

    The Technical Services team supports:

    Lane Fox Respiratory Unit (14 beds, invasive and non-invasive ventilation).

    Satellite Weaning Unit at East Surrey Hospital (20 beds).

    Over 2,600 patients in the community who rely on long-term ventilation.

    Evelina London Childrens Hospital paediatric respiratory service.

    All services are underpinned by a 24/7 technical support rota, ensuring continuity of care.

    Organisational Chart

    Head of Technical Services

    Chief Medical Technologist

    Senior Medical Technologist

    Medical Technologist

    Requirements

    Degree in relevant subject (Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Medical Physics) or equivalent experience.

    Registration (or eligibility) with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT).

    Must have full UK driving licence.

    Demonstrable experience in electronic servicing and repair at circuit level.

    Contact for Further Information

    Rakesh Shukla, Head of Technical Servicesrakesh.shukla@gstt.nhs.uk | 020 7188 3437

    Mike Mackie, Chief Medical Technologistmike.mackie@gstt.nhs.uk | 020 7188 3437

    Nick Weston, Chief Medical Technologistnick.weston@gstt.nhs.uk | 020 7188 3437

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Job Description

    Senior Medical Technologist (Respiratory Equipment)

    Band 6 (Annex 21 training pathway available)

    Job Purpose

    To provide specialist maintenance, repair, and technical support for respiratory and ventilation equipment at both system and component/circuit level. The postholder will ensure the safety, reliability, and effective operation of equipment used within hospital and community settings, directly supporting the care of patients dependent on life-support technology.

    Main Duties and Responsibilities

    Carry out routine servicing, fault-finding, and repair of respiratory and ventilation equipment, including electronic diagnosis and repair at component and circuit level.

    Ensure repaired equipment is safe and compliant with departmental test procedures and policies.

    Withdraw non-compliant equipment from service and report appropriately.

    Maintain test and calibration equipment.

    Participate in the on-call rota, providing 24/7 technical support.

    Manage and maintain Trust property, including vehicles, tools, test equipment, and mobile devices.

    Ensure safe handling and decontamination of contaminated equipment.

    Training and Education

    Provide technical instruction to patients, families, and carers during discharge, ensuring safe use of home equipment.

    Deliver training to multidisciplinary teams, nursing staff, and junior technologists.

    Contribute to departmental and Trust mandatory training programmes.

    Mentor trainee technologists, particularly those on the Annex 21 pathway and/or apprentice schemes.

    Research and Development

    Support the evaluation, assessment, and trial of new respiratory equipment and technologies in collaboration with medical and nursing staff.

    Contribute to innovation and service development projects within the Lane Fox Unit.

    Community and Patient Support

    Undertake home visits to install, maintain, and repair ventilatory equipment in patients homes.

    Ensure safe transport and handling of equipment.

    Provide technical advice and reassurance to patients and carers in the community.

    Service Context

    The Technical Services team supports:

    Lane Fox Respiratory Unit (14 beds, invasive and non-invasive ventilation).

    Satellite Weaning Unit at East Surrey Hospital (20 beds).

    Over 2,600 patients in the community who rely on long-term ventilation.

    Evelina London Childrens Hospital paediatric respiratory service.

    All services are underpinned by a 24/7 technical support rota, ensuring continuity of care.

    Organisational Chart

    Head of Technical Services

    Chief Medical Technologist

    Senior Medical Technologist

    Medical Technologist

    Requirements

    Degree in relevant subject (Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Medical Physics) or equivalent experience.

    Registration (or eligibility) with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT).

    Must have full UK driving licence.

    Demonstrable experience in electronic servicing and repair at circuit level.

    Contact for Further Information

    Rakesh Shukla, Head of Technical Servicesrakesh.shukla@gstt.nhs.uk | 020 7188 3437

    Mike Mackie, Chief Medical Technologistmike.mackie@gstt.nhs.uk | 020 7188 3437

    Nick Weston, Chief Medical Technologistnick.weston@gstt.nhs.uk | 020 7188 3437

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Servicing, Repairing, Maintenance of Electro/mechanical Equipment

Desirable

  • Research Involvement
  • Working in a hospital / Clinical Environment
  • Home Mechanical Ventilation
  • Training MDT's

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree - Electronics, Engineering, or relevant subject or experience in electronic Equipment Servicing

Desirable

  • MSc - Electronics, Engineering or relevant subject or experience in electronic equipment servicing.
  • Manufacturers Training Courses
  • experience in Medical Equipment Servicing

Skills

Essential

  • Troubleshooting Problem Solving Circuit Diagrams
  • Teaching / Training
  • To work in small team
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organisational / prioritise workload
  • Computer literacy

Physical requirements

Essential

  • Full UK Driving License
  • Travelling to Patients Home
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Servicing, Repairing, Maintenance of Electro/mechanical Equipment

Desirable

  • Research Involvement
  • Working in a hospital / Clinical Environment
  • Home Mechanical Ventilation
  • Training MDT's

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree - Electronics, Engineering, or relevant subject or experience in electronic Equipment Servicing

Desirable

  • MSc - Electronics, Engineering or relevant subject or experience in electronic equipment servicing.
  • Manufacturers Training Courses
  • experience in Medical Equipment Servicing

Skills

Essential

  • Troubleshooting Problem Solving Circuit Diagrams
  • Teaching / Training
  • To work in small team
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organisational / prioritise workload
  • Computer literacy

Physical requirements

Essential

  • Full UK Driving License
  • Travelling to Patients Home

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Technical Services

Rakesh Shukla

rakesh.shukla@gstt.nhs.uk

02071883437

Details

Date posted

07 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year p.a inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS9939E

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


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