Medical Engineering Technician

Job Summary

The post holder will work as part of a diverse and multidisciplinary Medical Equipment Management Service team to ensure the safe use of medical devices across the Trust. The post holder will carry out acceptance testing, servicing and repair of complex medical equipment and devices. They will take part in workshop rotas and timetables, and maintain records of all completed work timely and accurately on the comprehensive equipment management information technology system.

Where necessary the post holder will undertake training in order to develop, upskill and fulfil the evolving needs of the role. Training of clinical staff in the use of medical equipment will be required occasionally.

• To assess and maintain equipment and devices for use in health care services.
• Assess new electrical/electronic related equipment for clinical use.
• Commission and accept new electronic/electrical equipment for clinical use either in the clinical area or within MEMS.
• Calibrate and verify electrical/electronic equipment in the clinical area.
• Conduct complex fault finding/repair on electrical/electronic equipment.
• Handle and store equipment and consumables within acceptable safe limits.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c £1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

By being person‑centred, digitally‑enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

• Date posted: 11 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 5
• Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum, including high cost allowance
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time
• Reference number: 213‑Division‑A‑7782518
• Job locations:
  King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Denmark Hill, London – SE5 8RX

• Correctly interpret clinical needs in respect of intended use, context and performance parameters of the required equipment.
• Advise on the need for new or replacement medical equipment to clinical or technical users.
• Carry out recommendations within designated clinical area.
• Refer recommendations outside designated clinical area to relevant authority for action.
• Undertake and report on analysis for installation or relocation of medical equipment.
• Respond to specific requests for new or replacement medical equipment.
• Evaluate new medical equipment prior to clinical use.

• Commission medical equipment for clinical use.
• Advise on the adaptation of medical equipment.
• Maintain medical equipment for clinical use.
• Make informed use of the detailed technical information provided by the manufacturers service manuals.
• Use appropriate test equipment and service tools.
• Confirm test equipment is correctly calibrated for maintenance and repair activities.
• Reference the correct protocol for type and range of equipment.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance to a specified schedule.
• Diagnose complex faults on medical equipment and determine appropriate action.
• Repair equipment.
• Clarify all issues affecting the required maintenance and their impact on delivery…