Job summary
We are seeking an Assistant Technical Officer to join the Medical Engineering Department within Estates and Facilities. The postholder will provide day-to-day technical and logistical support to a multidisciplinary team responsible for the management and maintenance of a large and diverse portfolio of medical devices used across Trust and community sites. The role supports safe, effective and compliant use of medical equipment through stock management, device movements, basic maintenance activities and accurate record keeping. This is a practical, hands-on role requiring good communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work calmly within a busy healthcare environment.
- Interview Date: 14 March 2026
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37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Technical Officer will support the Medical Engineering Department in the commissioning, collection, return and disposal of medical devices across wards and departments. Duties include managing stock and spare parts, assisting with the maintenance of the Trust asset management system, and carrying out basic electrical safety testing, routine servicing, calibration and minor repairs on a range of medical electronic equipment. The postholder will liaise with clinical staff, suppliers and colleagues to coordinate access for maintenance and testing, maintain accurate service records, and ensure equipment is handled and transported safely. The role also involves supporting apprentices and students, working in accordance with health and safety legislation, MHRA guidance and departmental procedures, and contributing to a positive team-based working culture.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Assistant Technical Officer is responsible for the day-to-day support to the Electronics & Medical Engineering Department function and staff; duties include:
- Management of stock
- Commissioning of new devices
- Disposal of redundant equipment
- Collection/Return of devices to wards and departments.
- Creating and updating of tasks in the Trust Asset Management System
- The maintenance of a range of basic medical electronic devices including electrical safety testing, routine service/calibration and minor device repair.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Assistant Technical Officer is responsible for the day-to-day support to the Electronics & Medical Engineering Department function and staff; duties include:
- Management of stock
- Commissioning of new devices
- Disposal of redundant equipment
- Collection/Return of devices to wards and departments.
- Creating and updating of tasks in the Trust Asset Management System
- The maintenance of a range of basic medical electronic devices including electrical safety testing, routine service/calibration and minor device repair.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- NVQ3 or equivalent qualification / experience
- Current full UK driving license
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in a related Engineering discipline
- Recognised IT competency qualification (e.g., ECDL)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- An appreciation of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and electromechanical applications
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
- Experience in a similar/relevant maintenance environment.
- Previous experience of working in a maintenance environment, working with tools and equipment
Desirable
- Relevant experience within a maintenance environment
- Experience of PAT testing
- Experience of working in an ISO9001 environment
- Experience of working in a Healthcare environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised with tools and equipment.
- Good interpersonal skills, in person and by telephone.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff and suppliers under all conditions of urgency.
- Basic fault-finding skills.
- Good analytical skills.
- Computer use including database, word processing, internet and email.
- Good levels of manual dexterity.
Desirable
- Report writing skills.
- Knowledge of Medical Devices
- Knowledge of Audio-Visual Equipment
- An understanding of the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- NVQ3 or equivalent qualification / experience
- Current full UK driving license
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in a related Engineering discipline
- Recognised IT competency qualification (e.g., ECDL)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- An appreciation of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and electromechanical applications
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
- Experience in a similar/relevant maintenance environment.
- Previous experience of working in a maintenance environment, working with tools and equipment
Desirable
- Relevant experience within a maintenance environment
- Experience of PAT testing
- Experience of working in an ISO9001 environment
- Experience of working in a Healthcare environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised with tools and equipment.
- Good interpersonal skills, in person and by telephone.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff and suppliers under all conditions of urgency.
- Basic fault-finding skills.
- Good analytical skills.
- Computer use including database, word processing, internet and email.
- Good levels of manual dexterity.
Desirable
- Report writing skills.
- Knowledge of Medical Devices
- Knowledge of Audio-Visual Equipment
- An understanding of the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment.
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.
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.
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).
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