Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce. Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Medical Engineering Technician to join the friendly and supportive Medical Engineering Team at Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, where a recently opened a new, state‑of‑the‑art acute hospital operating across three sites. The post holder will be part of a multidisciplinary medical engineering team and be expected to work independently, without direct supervision, on a range of complex medical equipment. The role includes responsibility for highly complex systems such as patient monitoring units, diagnostic ultrasounds, anaesthetic machines, life‑support ventilators, medical lasers, infusion devices, baby incubators, defibrillators, and decontamination equipment. Much of this equipment will be used directly on patients. The role is largely non‑routine, requiring the ability to prioritise workloads effectively and respond promptly to emergency requests. The successful candidate will hold a degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent acceptable engineering‑based qualification, supported by relevant practical experience within an healthcare setting. Excellent IT skills are essential, including knowledge of medical device integration. A knowledge of decontamination processes would be a distinct advantage. The post holder will be managerially and technically accountable to the Technical Supervisor, and professionally responsible to the Deputy Head of Medical Engineering and the Head of Medical Engineering. Advert To carry out acceptance testing, including functional testing, quality assurance checks, electrical safety testing, planned preventative maintenance, calibration, repairs, and fault investigation on a wide range of complex medical equipment used in patient care. To work on medical equipment requiring highly developed technical skills, specialist expertise, and precise control of tools and small components. The role involves the use of expensive and specialised test equipment. Work will be undertaken across a range of clinical environments, including wards, Accident and Emergency, Operating Theatres, Endoscopy/Decontamination Unit, Critical Care Services, Coronary Care Units, Delivery Suite, and the Neonatal Units. The post holder will be required to lift and manoeuvre heavy equipment between clinical areas, customer sites, and Medical Engineering workshops across three sites, on a rota basis. To plan, organise, and prioritise maintenance activities related to their duties, including responding to emergency breakdown requests. The post holder must be able to work logically and analytically under pressure, taking appropriate action where and when required. Maintenance tasks may involve working with hazardous voltages, anaesthetic agents, and high‑pressure medical gases. To participate in the department’s emergency on‑call rota, providing the Trust with continuous technical cover, including specialist advice on the clinical application of medical devices Working for our organisation Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow. We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people. Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community. Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique. We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails. Multi-site working The four partner Trusts of the Black Country Provider Collaborative (Dudley Group NHS FT, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust) are actively working in partnership to deliver a collective vision focused on providing "better, faster and safer care to the population of the Black Country and beyond". To support this vision, we are (where appropriate and safe to do so) actively looking at new models of care which: · Better protect elective / planned care service delivery across the system by organising on a 'hot and cold' arrangement · Consider the optimal use of resources through consolidation and specialisation, and · Seek to reduce unwarranted variance, level up / standardise care through a 'Networked Service Solution' approach across the four sites Against this context, although this post is hosted by Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, there may be an expectation to work flexibly across the four partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs. As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process. Healthcare services have a significant impact on the environment. We are committed to embedding sustainable practices. We expect all colleagues to support the delivery of our Green Strategic Plan and to drive positive changes in their department by joining our Green Impact programme.