The Medical Engineer provides advanced technical expertise in the maintenance, repair, and management of a broad range of medical devices and systems. This role requires a high level of independent problemsolving, sound technical judgement, and the ability to lead complex engineering tasks with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance.
* Perform corrective maintenance and repairs to restore equipment to safe operation.
* Conduct safety and performance checks in line with standards.
* Investigate and diagnose equipment faults using specialist test equipment and technical manuals.
* Apply systematic problemsolving to resolve technical issues.
* Install, configure, and calibrate new medical devices.
* Ensure equipment is verified for clinical use and meets safety requirements.
* Maintain documentation, service records, and compliance with MHRA, ISO, and local governance standards.
* Participate in audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
* Provide training and advice to clinical staff on safe and effective use of equipment.
* Support users with operational queries and minor troubleshooting.
* Assist in equipment evaluation, selection, procurement, and replacement planning.
* Contribute to asset management and inventory control.
* Act as a point of contact between clinical teams, manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors.
* Provide expert guidance on equipment capability, safety, and suitability.
On Call & Emergency Support
* Participate in the oncall rota to provide urgent technical assistance outside normal hours.
Continuous Improvement & Professional Development
* Contribute to service improvements and engineering projects.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
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