Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Band 7 Senior Mechanical Workshop Technician to join the Mechanical Workshop Service within Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a senior specialist role providing technical support to direct patient care, clinical services and research activity across the Trust and wider King’s Health Partnership. The post holder will work with a high degree of autonomy, delivering complex, bespoke engineering solutions in a regulated healthcare environment.
The role combines traditional mechanical workshop engineering expertise with a key contribution to the development and expansion of in‑house 3D printing and advanced manufacturing services, ensuring that new technologies are safely and effectively integrated alongside established engineering techniques.
Responsibilities
* Act as a lead on the design, development and manufacture of novel and complex medical devices, including patient‑specific equipment used in Radiotherapy and other clinical services.
* Undertake advanced repairs, servicing and modifications of medical and associated equipment to ensure safety, reliability and clinical fitness for purpose.
* Apply expert knowledge of traditional workshop engineering techniques, including conventional and CNC machining and fabrication, alongside modern manufacturing methods.
* Play a senior role in the development, validation and clinical use of in‑house 3D printing and additive manufacturing services.
* Work closely with clinicians, physicists and researchers to translate clinical and research requirements into safe, practical engineering solutions.
* Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality management systems and relevant medical device regulations.
* Provide technical leadership, specialist advice and mentoring to junior workshop staff.
* Contribute to service development, innovation and continuous improvement within the Mechanical Workshop Service.
About the Trust
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading healthcare organisations, with a strong international reputation for clinical excellence, research and innovation.
The Mechanical Workshop Service forms part of Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering and provides specialist design, manufacturing and repair support to clinical services across both Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital sites, as well as to King’s College London.
The service operates from 2 well‑equipped engineering workshops with advanced CAD facilities, a wide range of conventional mechanical workshop equipment and 3D printing and scanning technology. The team works closely with multidisciplinary clinical and scientific colleagues, supporting patient care, innovation and service quality in a highly regulated environment.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Phil Sands
Job title: Head of Mechanical Workshop Services
Email address: phil.sands@nhs.net
Telephone number: 02071882982
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