Job summary
Neonatal Technologist
Band 5/6 (depending on experience)Full TimeLocation: Level 3 Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), UK
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Neonatal Technologist to join our multidisciplinary team within a busy Level 3 Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This is a full-time post at Band 5 or Band 6, depending on qualifications and experience.
The post holder will work predominantly within the Level 3 NICU, providing a comprehensive range of clinical, technical, training, and administrative support to ensure the safe and effective use of complex neonatal medical equipment. You will play a key role in supporting special care, high-dependency and intensive care services for neonates.
Main duties of the job
You will lead on ensuring the team meets the needs of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and its associated areas of work.
You will advise on the operational effectiveness and suitability of existing maintenance contracts for medical devices.
The post holder will work collaboratively with HPL or other designated medical engineering team to engage in the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of medical equipment. Such equipment embraces electrical, electronic, mechanical and software-based technologies requiring both broad and specialist knowledge.
The post holder is expected to support the neonatal education teamfor training in medical equipment stock.
This role will entail advising on the selection of new equipment, supporting procurement processes, consumable stock management and technical support to specific IT systems peculiar to the neonatal service
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* On-site Nurseries
* On-site staff cafes
* On-site parking
* Support in career development
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,617 to £48,778 a year inc. HCAS per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
323-HS5389-JN
Job locations
St Peters Hospital
Neonatal Unit, 4th Floor Abbey Wing, Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT160PZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management
1. Plan, coordinate and prioritise work with regards to medical equipment and devices, including liaison with the EBME/HPL Team.
2. Ensuring that the process, specification and delivery of external maintenance contracts used to maintain medical devices within the Neonatal Unit (and associated areas) meet the service needs of the Neonatal Team and conform with Trust standards.
3. Minimising Device related adverse Incidents by delivering a robust medical equipment support and maintenance service.
4. Manage the asset register and service records of those devices in conjunction with colleagues in the wider EBME/HPL Team.
5. Manage complex clinical and administrative applications and devices on a day-to-day basis to maintain maximum functionality and availability.
6. Help to develop training materials and simple guides for the systems, applications and devices in use in the Neonatal Unit.
7. Ensure compliance with the Trusts Information Governance and Information Security policies
8. Represent the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as required at appropriate meetings, internal and external to the Trust.
9.Keep all staff informed of significant problems affecting the functionality or availability of equipment and applications that impact on the service.
10. Be aware of the central role and impact of the Trusts IT and data systems on the Neonatal service.
Clinical
1. To provide technical support to set up and trouble shoot problems with medical devices.
2. Ensure Safety testing, tagging and calibration of equipment (CFM, Ultrasound, monitors etc)
3. Have the technical expertise to act as a trainer for medical devices, working in collaboration with the neonatal education team, training staff to facilitate safety, confidence and competence, ensuring safety in practice
Work with the CPEs to implement a training programme on all medical devices.
4. Investigate and provide specialist advice on reported incidents with medical and IT equipment to address issues of clinical risk and share relevant learning with the neonatal team
5. Through ongoing review, be able to select a range of the most appropriate equipment for specific tasks, for technical evaluation and evaluation by clinicians prior to purchase.
6. Assist in research of and undertake testing and evaluation of equipment prior to purchase.
7. Support the Surrey Neonatal Transfer Service (NTS) in its equipment management and training.
8. To be responsible for the download, distribution, archiving and management of data relating to management of specific investigations and procedures performed on the Neonatal Unit CFM, pH Studies, Ultrasound images)
9. Action relevant equipment safety alerts.
Leadership & Communication
1. Use clinical and professional expertise to support decision making.
2. To be an advocate for applications and devices, promoting the correct use of these to Neonatal staff of all levels.
3. Provide ongoing direct support and guidance in the wider EBME Team with regard to Specialist Neonatal Unit equipment.
4. To communicate effectively with groups of staff with a wide range of clinical and technical knowledge, in varying locations.
5. Maintain close ties with suppliers to maximise the accuracy, availability and reliability of critical medical and diagnostic equipment (software updates etc).
6. Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best value for money in procurement of equipment and consumables.
7. Support individual and team learning following incidents where human factors may have contributed to medical equipment related incidents.
8. Develop and maintain external contacts within the Neonatal network.
9. Work closely with the POCT team.
10. Attend Neonatal Safety Briefing and unit meetings to share potential safety threats or risks associated with stock control or equipment.
11. Ensure any equipment safety alerts are cascaded and shared appropriately with the Neonatal Team.
Policy and Service Development
1. To support Neonatal clinical research trials
2. Develop, Contribute and Reviews policies and practices for use of specialist equipment on the Neonatal Unit.
Administrative
1. Maintain contemporaneous records.
2. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in the working environment. Identify and assess potential risks to patients and colleagues in equipment use and provide advice in minimising or avoiding these risks.
3. Assisting in the preparation of Business Cases related to the purchase of Medical Equipment on the Neonatal Unit.
Training and Education
1. Advise and participate in the creation and amendment of unit protocols related to equipment use.
2. Contribute to training staff on a wide range of medical and IT devices and platforms knowledge, including
Audit and Research
1. The post holder will assist in technical aspects of clinical trials and act as a link between the device manufacturer and the clinician in such trials.
2. Provide feedback to medical device manufacturers whose products are being assessed, suggesting improvements and modifications prior to purchase, and debrief manufacturers in the case of an unsuccessful tender or bid.
Personal and Professional Development
1. The post holder should remain up to date with all developments impacting patient care where there is a component of technology and hardware use, to maximise the quality of patient care and the status of the critical care area.
2. Attend relevant educational activities and training programmes to maintain an appropriate level of technical expertise.
3. Attend training sessions to comply with Trust mandatory & statutory training.
Complete yearly appraisal with line manager to identify any learning and development needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management
1. Plan, coordinate and prioritise work with regards to medical equipment and devices, including liaison with the EBME/HPL Team.
2. Ensuring that the process, specification and delivery of external maintenance contracts used to maintain medical devices within the Neonatal Unit (and associated areas) meet the service needs of the Neonatal Team and conform with Trust standards.
3. Minimising Device related adverse Incidents by delivering a robust medical equipment support and maintenance service.
4. Manage the asset register and service records of those devices in conjunction with colleagues in the wider EBME/HPL Team.
5. Manage complex clinical and administrative applications and devices on a day-to-day basis to maintain maximum functionality and availability.
6. Help to develop training materials and simple guides for the systems, applications and devices in use in the Neonatal Unit.
7. Ensure compliance with the Trusts Information Governance and Information Security policies
8. Represent the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as required at appropriate meetings, internal and external to the Trust.
9.Keep all staff informed of significant problems affecting the functionality or availability of equipment and applications that impact on the service.
10. Be aware of the central role and impact of the Trusts IT and data systems on the Neonatal service.
Clinical
1. To provide technical support to set up and trouble shoot problems with medical devices.
2. Ensure Safety testing, tagging and calibration of equipment (CFM, Ultrasound, monitors etc)
3. Have the technical expertise to act as a trainer for medical devices, working in collaboration with the neonatal education team, training staff to facilitate safety, confidence and competence, ensuring safety in practice
Work with the CPEs to implement a training programme on all medical devices.
4. Investigate and provide specialist advice on reported incidents with medical and IT equipment to address issues of clinical risk and share relevant learning with the neonatal team
5. Through ongoing review, be able to select a range of the most appropriate equipment for specific tasks, for technical evaluation and evaluation by clinicians prior to purchase.
6. Assist in research of and undertake testing and evaluation of equipment prior to purchase.
7. Support the Surrey Neonatal Transfer Service (NTS) in its equipment management and training.
8. To be responsible for the download, distribution, archiving and management of data relating to management of specific investigations and procedures performed on the Neonatal Unit CFM, pH Studies, Ultrasound images)
9. Action relevant equipment safety alerts.
Leadership & Communication
1. Use clinical and professional expertise to support decision making.
2. To be an advocate for applications and devices, promoting the correct use of these to Neonatal staff of all levels.
3. Provide ongoing direct support and guidance in the wider EBME Team with regard to Specialist Neonatal Unit equipment.
4. To communicate effectively with groups of staff with a wide range of clinical and technical knowledge, in varying locations.
5. Maintain close ties with suppliers to maximise the accuracy, availability and reliability of critical medical and diagnostic equipment (software updates etc).
6. Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best value for money in procurement of equipment and consumables.
7. Support individual and team learning following incidents where human factors may have contributed to medical equipment related incidents.
8. Develop and maintain external contacts within the Neonatal network.
9. Work closely with the POCT team.
10. Attend Neonatal Safety Briefing and unit meetings to share potential safety threats or risks associated with stock control or equipment.
11. Ensure any equipment safety alerts are cascaded and shared appropriately with the Neonatal Team.
Policy and Service Development
1. To support Neonatal clinical research trials
2. Develop, Contribute and Reviews policies and practices for use of specialist equipment on the Neonatal Unit.
Administrative
1. Maintain contemporaneous records.
2. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in the working environment. Identify and assess potential risks to patients and colleagues in equipment use and provide advice in minimising or avoiding these risks.
3. Assisting in the preparation of Business Cases related to the purchase of Medical Equipment on the Neonatal Unit.
Training and Education
1. Advise and participate in the creation and amendment of unit protocols related to equipment use.
2. Contribute to training staff on a wide range of medical and IT devices and platforms knowledge, including
Audit and Research
1. The post holder will assist in technical aspects of clinical trials and act as a link between the device manufacturer and the clinician in such trials.
2. Provide feedback to medical device manufacturers whose products are being assessed, suggesting improvements and modifications prior to purchase, and debrief manufacturers in the case of an unsuccessful tender or bid.
Personal and Professional Development
1. The post holder should remain up to date with all developments impacting patient care where there is a component of technology and hardware use, to maximise the quality of patient care and the status of the critical care area.
2. Attend relevant educational activities and training programmes to maintain an appropriate level of technical expertise.
3. Attend training sessions to comply with Trust mandatory & statutory training.
Complete yearly appraisal with line manager to identify any learning and development needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Further Training
Essential
* oProfessional electronics knowledge acquired through either a degree / HND / HNC or equivalent.
* oSpecialist medical equipment knowledge acquired through postgraduate and manufacturer training.
Desirable
* oQualification in electronic engineering or appropriate experience
Experience
Essential
* oExperience of post qualification medical equipment
* oExperience working in a relevant healthcare environment.
Desirable
* oExperience of working in a Neonatal or Paediatric care setting
Knowledge
Essential
* oNHS Constitution
* oTrust vision, values and strategic objectives
* oSpecialist knowledge of medical electronics and electro-mechanical systems
* oFault diagnosis and testing experience of a wide range of medical equipment
* oGood working knowledge of IT systems and Microsoft software packages
Skills
Essential
* oYou are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role,
* oAble to use a spreadsheet and advanced database to set up document, record and extract information and write reports
Person Specification
Qualifications and Further Training
Essential
* oProfessional electronics knowledge acquired through either a degree / HND / HNC or equivalent.
* oSpecialist medical equipment knowledge acquired through postgraduate and manufacturer training.
Desirable
* oQualification in electronic engineering or appropriate experience
Experience
Essential
* oExperience of post qualification medical equipment
* oExperience working in a relevant healthcare environment.
Desirable
* oExperience of working in a Neonatal or Paediatric care setting
Knowledge
Essential
* oNHS Constitution
* oTrust vision, values and strategic objectives
* oSpecialist knowledge of medical electronics and electro-mechanical systems
* oFault diagnosis and testing experience of a wide range of medical equipment
* oGood working knowledge of IT systems and Microsoft software packages
Skills
Essential
* oYou are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role,
* oAble to use a spreadsheet and advanced database to set up document, record and extract information and write reports
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
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Peters Hospital
Neonatal Unit, 4th Floor Abbey Wing, Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT160PZ
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Peters Hospital
Neonatal Unit, 4th Floor Abbey Wing, Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT160PZ
Employer's website
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