Job summary

The 2x Medical Devices Technician roles advertised are responsible for supporting the coordination, deployment, and distribution of electronic Patient Care Record (ePCR) systems and associated medical devices across the organisation. The role contributes to the effective recording, tracking, maintenance, and governance of medical devices, ensuring data accuracy, compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements, and the efficient delivery of services.

There are two posts available, one will be based in Devon and the other will be based in Somerset, Dorset or Wiltshire based on who the successful candidate is. The role requires a lot of travelling Trust-wide, so this is an indication of base station only.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for conducting the servicing, repairs and maintenance of the Trusts medical devices and medical equipment in order to ensure the safety of patients, staff and to support assurance of correct diagnosis and treatment of patients.

To organise and contribute to the planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing and repairs of a wide spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices to ensure all equipment operates effectively and safely with minimum downtime.

Details

• Date posted: 02 November 2026
• Closing date: 13 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 202-8373808
• Job locations: one role to be based in Devon, one to be based in Somerset, Dorset or Wiltshire based on location of the successful candidate, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, EX2 7HY, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Alternative formats of our vacancies are available upon request to [email protected] . Accessibility statement available upon request.

This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. You must have the existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

PLEASE NOTE: Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• HND in electronic/mechanical/clinical engineering or equivalent, OR knowledge demonstrated at equivalent standard gained through relevant experience/training
• To have attended and passed accredited technical training courses related to specialist medical devices and equipment
• Has previous working experience and good knowledge of a variety of medical devices and medical equipment

Desirable

• BEng in electronics or Degree equivalent
• Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings

Previous expierence

Essential

• Has significant experience of fault finding / diagnosis within an electronic / mechanical / clinical engineering field
• Information Technology experience
• Proficient experience of using diagnostic equipment to fault find within a medical device and equipment capacity
• Previous experience of using a variety of complex tools and equipment to carry out technical / engineering repairs
• Knowledge and experience of the use and operation of a quality management system such as ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2012

Desirable

• Significant experience of servicing, repairing and calibration of medical equipment
• Previous experience of diagnosing and repairing medical devices in a supervisory / management capacity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About us

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme (this is subject to your pay not falling below the National Living Wage)
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Staff networks
• Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Employer details

• Employer name: South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: one role to be based in Devon, one to be based in Somerset, Dorset or Wiltshire based on location of the successful candidate, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, EX2 7HY, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.swast.nhs.uk