Assistant Technical Officer - Medical Engineering

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Assistant Technical Officer - Medical Engineering

The closing date is 10 November 2026

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint an Assistant Technical Officer who will be responsible for the day-to-day support to the Medical Engineering Department function and staff.

Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, the successful applicant will have previous experience within a maintenance environment with an understanding of health and safety legislation.

Main duties of the job

• The Assistant Technical Officer is responsible for the day to day support to the Medical Engineering Department function and staff; duties will include provision of the medical device library service, maintenance of a range of basic medical devices and will include the provision of electrical safety testing, routine service/calibration and minor device repair.
• The role also includes a range of administrative support duties including the management of stock and the commissioning of new devices and disposal of redundant equipment. Booking in of medical devices, theatre instrument processing, hoist work, Ward rounds, reupholstering of couch sections.

About us

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-ETO-602-B

Job locations

PRH

APLEY CASTLE, GRAINGER DRIVE

TELFORD

TF1 6TF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• An appreciation of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and electro mechanical applications.
• An understanding of the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
• Knowledge of Audio Visual Equipment

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an electronic related discipline.

Desirable

• Experience of PAT testing

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum NVQ3 or equivalent qualification / experience

Desirable

• ECDL or recognised IT competency qualification

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• An appreciation of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and electro mechanical applications.
• An understanding of the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
• Knowledge of Audio Visual Equipment

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an electronic related discipline.

Desirable

• Experience of PAT testing

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum NVQ3 or equivalent qualification / experience

Desirable

• ECDL or recognised IT competency qualification

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

PRH

APLEY CASTLE, GRAINGER DRIVE

TELFORD

TF1 6TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

PRH

APLEY CASTLE, GRAINGER DRIVE

TELFORD

TF1 6TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

MES TEAM LEADER

Stewart Johnson

[email protected]

01743261000

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-ETO-602-B

Job locations

PRH

APLEY CASTLE, GRAINGER DRIVE

TELFORD

TF1 6TF

United Kingdom

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