We require an experienced and dedicated Senior Medical Technologist specialising in respiratory equipment to join our dynamic team at the Lane Fox Unit. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and technical support of life-support equipment. You will be required to work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of patient care, contributing directly to the well-being of patients in both hospital and community settings.
We are inviting applications for a new Technologist to join the Technical Services team, working on a range of standard and specialist medical equipment with particular emphasis respiratory care.
Successful applicants to the full senior position will have to demonstrate relevant work experience. They will have to have a degree in a relevant science subject (or equivalent experience) and have a major interest in respiratory technology.
Trainee applicants are welcomed from recent graduates in a Physiological science background. If necessary, training will be provided under Annex 21 with progression to the senior band 6 position after training.
If anyone is offered a training contract, you will be paid a training salary as a percentage of the top of Band 6.
Up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum, more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum.
Previous applicants need not apply.
- To undertake routine servicing and maintenance of respiratory / ventilation equipment in both the Hospital and Community including satellite units. UK Full Driving Licence essential.
- To ensure that repaired equipment is mechanically and electrically operational and safe by checking in accordance with Unit/ Department test procedures and policies.
- To record defects in any equipment and report defects and repairs to appropriate officers and to ensure that unsatisfactory equipment is withdrawn from service.
- To apply specified procedures when dealing with equipment which has been contaminated.
- To maintain test and calibration equipment
- To participate in an On-Call Rota.
Organisational Values
Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.
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Caring – we put patients first
We provide patient and person-centred care. We care about others’ needs and wellbeing. We listen. We are compassionate to ourselves and others. We reflect on our actions. We are respectful and welcoming.
Ambitious – we innovate and strive for excellence
We innovate and strive for excellence. We act with integrity. We act on staff and patient feedback. We seek ways to improve the care and experience of others. We are efficient. We are committed to growth. We find new ways to deliver excellence.
Inclusive – we respect each other and work collaboratively
We respect each other and work collaboratively. We act on diverse views. We put ourselves in ‘others’ shoes’. We are building an anti-racism organisation. We seek opportunities to collaborate. We show sensitivity towards diversity of culture.
Our values and behaviours framework describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action. The framework can be found on our Trust careers pages and Trust Intranet.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rakesh Shukla Job title: Head of Technical Services Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 02071883437
For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact
Name: Rakesh Shukla
Job title: Head Of Technical Services
Email address:
[email protected]Name: Mike Mackie
Job title: Chief Medical Technologist
Email address:
[email protected]Telephone number: 02071883437
Additional contact information
Name: Nick Weston
Job Title: Chief Medical Technologist
Email Address:
[email protected]Telephone number: 02071883437
