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Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee EME Engineer – (Electro-Mechanical)

The closing date is 15 March 2026

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Job summary

If you are looking to join a dynamic company with ambitious growth plans over the next ten years, look no further. This is a rewarding and challenging role in our partnership, and you will have the opportunity to shape your career within an organisation where talent is recognised and where we will empower you to learn and develop. We aren't about putting people into boxes - we want people to break the mould and the boundaries to fulfil their potential. Our team here at Healthcare Partners know that everything they do makes a difference to patients' lives. This isn't just a job - it's a real career, a way of making a difference every single day. We are a true team of diverse, incredible people, all pulling together to fulfil our vision of enabling our clinicians to provide the ultimate care - using the latest innovations to achieve the best outcome for their patients.

If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking to join an organisation that partners with a Healthcare Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC, apply today. This could be the start of your new and rewarding career!

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a valuable member of a successful electronic medical equipment (EME) team who will build on their basic engineering skills and education.

Under supervision, the post holder will assist the Bed Engineer with the repair and maintenance program on a wide range of electric profiling beds, treatment couches, treatment chairs and pressure relief systems across the Royal Surrey Hospital and external customer's sites

The Trainee Engineer will have a good grounding in electrical and electronic systems. Full manufacturer training will be provided to enable the individuals to work independently.

About us

Established in 2018, Healthcare Partners Ltd (HPL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.

We offer a consultative, collaborative approach -- based on a genuine desire to make healthcare provision outstanding, and respecting the opinions and skills of our fellow clinical professionals to produce exceptional outcomes.

We are a substantial company in our own right, with an annual turnover of around £50m and over 80 staff. We partner with other healthcare providers throughout the UK in both the public and private sectors, reinvesting our profits and savings back into the NHS.

At Healthcare Partners Ltd, the patient is at the heart of all we do. We're proud to be part of the NHS, helping to make healthcare better.

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,859 to £31,670 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-SB-EMF20104

Job locations

Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Assist with the preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection and repair to a wide range of patient-critical beds, treatment couches, treatment chairs and pressure relief mattress systems Check that equipment performs to manufacturers specification Carry out electrical safety testing to IEC62353 Carry out commissioning and decommissioning of medical devices Undertake audits on medical devices The post holder must be able to move and carry equipment in excess of 20Kg Keep accurate records and update any work carried out by the post holder in e-Quip Documentation of processes for use across EME departments by both technical and non-technical personnel

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Assist with the preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection and repair to a wide range of patient-critical beds, treatment couches, treatment chairs and pressure relief mattress systems Check that equipment performs to manufacturers specification Carry out electrical safety testing to IEC62353 Carry out commissioning and decommissioning of medical devices Undertake audits on medical devices The post holder must be able to move and carry equipment in excess of 20Kg Keep accurate records and update any work carried out by the post holder in e-Quip Documentation of processes for use across EME departments by both technical and non-technical personnel

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • HNC / HND level education, equivalent professional qualifications or relevant experience of operating at this level
  • Additional specialist knowledge acquired through Manufacture training or equivalent experience
  • Registration as Clinical Technologist or Scientist

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Experience with EQUIP or similar asset management systems
  • Experience of use of Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, excel, outlook
  • OEM training on electric profiling beds, patient trolleys, treatment couches and pressure relief systems.
  • Experience of working in the patient environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • HNC / HND level education, equivalent professional qualifications or relevant experience of operating at this level
  • Additional specialist knowledge acquired through Manufacture training or equivalent experience
  • Registration as Clinical Technologist or Scientist

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Experience with EQUIP or similar asset management systems
  • Experience of use of Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, excel, outlook
  • OEM training on electric profiling beds, patient trolleys, treatment couches and pressure relief systems.
  • Experience of working in the patient environment

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Ben Caldicott

bencaldicott@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,859 to £31,670 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-SB-EMF20104

Job locations

Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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