We are seeking an Assistant Technical Officer to join the Medical Engineering Department within Estates and Facilities. The postholder will provide day‑to‑day technical and logistical support to a multidisciplinary team responsible for the management and maintenance of a large and diverse portfolio of medical devices used across Trust and community sites. The role supports safe, effective and compliant use of medical equipment through stock management, device movements, basic maintenance activities and accurate record keeping. This is a practical, hands‑on role requiring good communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work calmly within a busy healthcare environment.
* Interview Date: 14 March 2026
* 37 hours 30 minutes/week
* You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
The Assistant Technical Officer will support the Medical Engineering Department in the commissioning, collection, return and disposal of medical devices across wards and departments. Duties include managing stock and spare parts, assisting with the maintenance of the Trust asset management system, and carrying out basic electrical safety testing, routine servicing, calibration and minor repairs on a range of medical electronic equipment. The postholder will liaise with clinical staff, suppliers and colleagues to coordinate access for maintenance and testing, maintain accurate service records, and ensure equipment is handled and transported safely. The role also involves supporting apprentices and students, working in accordance with health and safety legislation, MHRA guidance and departmental procedures, and contributing to a positive team‑based working culture.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Locations
* Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
* Freeman Hospital
* Newcastle Dental Hospital
* Cramlington Manor Walks
* Urgent treatment centres
* Newcastle Fertility Centre
* Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
* Northern Genetics Service
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