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An exciting new vacancy has arisen for a Medical Engineering Technician within Medical Electronics Department.

The Medical Electronics Department will be responsible for managing the maintenance and repair of all medical equipment across WWL’s services. As this is a brand-new service, the successful applicant will be expected to work with minimum supervision, and demonstrate a very proactive, enthusiastic approach to their work to introduce best practise solutions from the outset.

The applicant should possess an HNC in electrical / electronic engineering and have experience of working in the field of electrical / electronic maintenance, preferably in a healthcare environment.

Experience of working with engineering databases would be a distinct advantage.

The role will require the post holder to travel across the Wigan & Leigh area in a works vehicle as part of their normal daily duties. A full, current UK driving license will be required.

This is a permanent post working 37.5 hours per week. A flexible approach will be required, with the occasional requirement to work outside of normal clinic hours.

*Applicants who have already received feedback that they are unsuitable for the position need not apply - unless they have taken steps to strengthen their application to demonstrate and evidence how you meet the essential criteria since that decision. *

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Responsibilities will include acceptance testing of new equipment, minor repairs and planned preventative maintenance. A knowledge of cleaning / decontamination procedures would be an advantage.

This position will also assist WWL sleep services by doing acceptance testing and troubleshooting on respiratory equipment.

The role will offer training & the opportunity to progress throughout the Trusts engineering services.

You will be self-motivated and well-organised, capable of planning and executing the maintenance of equipment used in various levels of clinical areas. This requires good communication and negotiation skills as you will be required to organise access arrangements with equipment users and external suppliers in conjunction with other divisions.

You will also be expected to ensure efficient use of financial resources within the department and any other tasks required for effective operation of the department.

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Choose Well – Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

On-Call

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.