Technical Support Engineer
The closing date is 15 June 2026
Job Overview
Biomedical Engineer role in Medical Device Service at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. Based at Rochdale Infirmary with work across multiple NCA sites and community services. Part of a multi‑professional Medical Devices Team delivering engineering, governance and training support for medical equipment.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out routine maintenance on a wide range of medical equipment.
* Investigate and repair equipment reported as faulty.
* Update evidence of work in an equipment database.
* Drive to community sites to collect, deliver, service and repair medical equipment.
* Assist with commissioning of new medical equipment – testing, configuration and release for clinical use.
* Support users with specialist advice and training on equipment use.
* Manage risk associated with medical devices – involving training, investigations, testing, repair and acting as interface between users and external agencies/suppliers.
* Work within team to achieve high‑quality, flexible service for patients.
* Assist senior engineers with investigations of adverse incidents or supplier recall notifications.
* Coordinate with external suppliers of medical equipment.
* Comply with organisational policies and local procedures.
* Regularly update knowledge and skills.
Qualifications
* Full UK driving licence.
* Electronic engineering degree or equivalent HNC in electronics or clinical engineering qualification.
Experience
* Experience in electronics maintenance and repair in a workshop environment.
* Experience working with suppliers to resolve and manage clinical risk with medical devices.
* Experience in an ISO 9001 environment.
Knowledge
* Specialist knowledge of application and use of a wide range of medical equipment.
* Knowledge of current legislation and recommendations for medical equipment management.
* Supplier‑approved training for servicing and repair of medical equipment.
Other Requirements
* Training and registration as a clinical technologist (RCT) is desirable.
* Disclosure and Barring Service check required.
Benefits
* Competitive benefits package.
* Annual leave allowance.
* Flexible working opportunities.
* Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.
Apply
Previous applicants within the last 3 months need not apply. To apply, visit https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/search-and-apply/recruitment-process/applying-ai.
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