Technical AssistantinManchesterinManchesterPUBLISHED THU 20 MAR 2025
This role is perfect for those looking for flexibility and growth. Based primarily at our Oxford Road Campus, you may occasionally work across our other hospitals. We provide comprehensive training and support to help you flourish in your career. You'll be joining an inclusive and diverse team that values your contributions and encourages personal development. At MFT, we celebrate every individual and believe that diversity makes us stronger. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a supportive community, apply today!
The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust includes major teaching hospitals. A wide range of equipment is used for medical work - diagnosis, monitoring, therapy and technical work - throughout its wards, theatres, andclinical departments.
The Clinical Engineering Department to deliver high quality medical device maintenance repair and management services within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).
The varied and interesting work includes ensuring efficient and timely maintenance and repair of equipment, keeping accurate records, and dealing with clients on a range of medical device management issues. You will be expected to be the face of Clinical Engineering when in contact with our clients. You are are expected to have knowledge of basic scientific and engineering principles along with awareness of Health and Safety legislation.
You will need to have a logical and methodical approach to your work. You will need to be able to work as part of a team or on our own initiative and have good interpersonal and communication skills.
It would be advantageous if you are experienced in working within the NHS and have experience with workplace procedures.
The post will be mainly based at our Oxford Road Campus (ORC), but on occasion you may be working at any of our other MFT Hospitals or outside clinics.
Full support and training of our internal systems and Trust owned equipment is offered ensuring excellent career prospects. We will provide a comprehensive induction programme and you will be appraised regularly with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.
About us
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
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