Job summary
We are looking to fill the post of a Junior Technical Support Engineer.
The Medical Device Service supports users of medical equipment across all our hospital sites within the Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust.
You will be working in a multi-professional Medical Device Service (MDS), with teams delivering technical engineering, design, innovation and research, governance, library and training services across a number of Care Organisations and community teams. The MDS teams work closely together in a mutually respectful, supportive, and friendly way, exchanging ideas and skills, to deliver a patient focused service.
Ideally you will possess a minimum of HNC in Electronics engineering or a Clinical engineering qualification and you will have some relevant Medical electronics experience since qualifying. Knowledge in the application and use of a wide range of Medical equipment used in a hospital and community is essential, although some specific training will be provided.
Consideration may be given to applicants with reduced knowledge and skills, who follow a personnel development program on a reduced grade.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Driving License is a Mandatory requirement for this role, please apply only If you have got a Full UK Driving License.
Main duties of the job
* You will have a key role in supporting the department's responsibility for the maintenance, repair and sub-contractor management of Medical equipment.. This will include first line support to users of Medical equipment to optimise systems up time to gain maximum use of Medical equipment.
* You will provide technical knowledge and support for the implementation and delivery of a long-term operational plan for cost effective and efficient management and deployment of safe medical devices across the Care organisations.
* You will work towards achieving compliance levels for medical device repair and maintenance including down time and ensure that systems are available to enable clinical teams to have insight into progress with maintenance and repair of their devices.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
Date posted
23 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-NCA-EA027-26-A
Job locations
NCA - Trust Wide
Whitehall Street
Rochdale
OL12 0NB
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* HNC (level 4/5 BTEC) minimum in Electronics Engineering (Or Equivalent)
Desirable
* Register for clinical technologists (RCT).
Experience
Essential
* Previous work in a field of electronic maintenance and repair
* Experience of successfully working within tight time frames and to deadlines, able to demonstrate the ability to plan and work to these scales, contributing to the provision of an efficient and timely service to the trust
* Experience of dealing with the public and Experience of working within a client-driven environment
* Experience of working as part of a team, in isolation and training others
Desirable
* Range of supplier approved training on the servicing and repair of Electro biomedical equipment used in Hospitals
Skills
Essential
* Full clean UK driving licence
* Good numerical skills and Ability to analyse data and make appropriate recommendations
* Proven organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload with interruptions and changing priorities
* Adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the service and Positive attitude towards change and its implementation
* Literate to transfer information onto a computer system and standardised departmental documents
* Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written, as well as communications skills to liaise with all disciplines, both on the phone, in-person and in writing. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge in the application and use of a wide range of medical devices across the complexity spectrum
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* HNC (level 4/5 BTEC) minimum in Electronics Engineering (Or Equivalent)
Desirable
* Register for clinical technologists (RCT).
Experience
Essential
* Previous work in a field of electronic maintenance and repair
* Experience of successfully working within tight time frames and to deadlines, able to demonstrate the ability to plan and work to these scales, contributing to the provision of an efficient and timely service to the trust
* Experience of dealing with the public and Experience of working within a client-driven environment
* Experience of working as part of a team, in isolation and training others
Desirable
* Range of supplier approved training on the servicing and repair of Electro biomedical equipment used in Hospitals
Skills
Essential
* Full clean UK driving licence
* Good numerical skills and Ability to analyse data and make appropriate recommendations
* Proven organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload with interruptions and changing priorities
* Adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the service and Positive attitude towards change and its implementation
* Literate to transfer information onto a computer system and standardised departmental documents
* Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written, as well as communications skills to liaise with all disciplines, both on the phone, in-person and in writing. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge in the application and use of a wide range of medical devices across the complexity spectrum
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
NCA - Trust Wide
Whitehall Street
Rochdale
OL12 0NB
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
NCA - Trust Wide
Whitehall Street
Rochdale
OL12 0NB
Employer's website
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