Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Medical Engineering Technician (Specialist)- INTERNAL
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Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Medical Engineering Technician (Specialist) to join our Electro Biomedical Engineering (EBME) team based at St Woolos Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to play a vital role in supporting patient care by ensuring the safe, reliable and effective operation of a wide range of medical devices and equipment used throughout the Health Board.
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As a specialist technician, you will provide technical expertise in the maintenance, repair, calibration, testing and management of complex medical equipment. You will work closely with clinical teams, manufacturers and colleagues across the organisation to ensure equipment meets regulatory, safety and performance standards.
Main duties of the job
The Successful Candidate Will
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of a wide range of medical devices.
- Perform acceptance testing, commissioning and decommissioning of medical equipment.
- Provide specialist technical advice and support to clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Maintain accurate service records and documentation in line with departmental procedures.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, guidance and safety standards.
- Participate in equipment investigations and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
- Support the training and development of colleagues and users of medical equipment where appropriate.
Why Join Us?
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Provides An Extensive Range Of NHS Services Across South East Wales And Is Committed To Delivering Excellence In Patient Care. We Offer
- A comprehensive NHS pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
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Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Degree in engineering or related scientific qualification plus a range of training in highly complex specialised medical devices
- HNC in electrical/electronic engineering, supplemented with a range of training in highly complex specialised medical devices to post graduate level.
- Contemporary knowledge of analogue and digital electronics and associated fault-finding techniques.
- Contemporary knowledge in application and use of specialist electro medical equipment.
- Contemporary knowledge in the testing of patient connected equipment.
- Familiarity with Health & Safety at Work legislation.
- Working knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology.
- Specialist knowledge of complex specialist equipment.
- Sound grasp of medical device management guidance.
- Sound grasp of medical device management database/s.
- Experience in repair and maintenance of specialist and/or complex medical equipment, organising and scheduling a maintenance and repair service, IT systems and Microsoft Office, delivering user training for medical equipment, working within a quality system, creating test and calibration checklists and procedures and service development and transition.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with highly complex equipment (i.e. an anaesthetic machines, ventilators, resuscitative, ECG recorders, incubators)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate ABUHB values.
- Ability to plan workload and organise duties.
- Ability to prioritise emergency work for specialist equipment
- Ability to communicate technical information to colleagues and manufacturers/suppliers
- Ability to analyse, diagnose and repair faults in highly complex specialist equipment
- Competent in the use of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Ability to deal with clinical situations and direct contact with seriously ill patients
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent manual dexterity for the control/ repair of specialist equipment.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Ability to deal sympathetically with patients and their relatives
- Ability to get on with colleagues and other professional staff
- Able to work hours flexibly.
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Welsh language skills
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to be independently mobile for inter-site visits
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