Senior Medical Technologist

Band 6 (Annex 21 training pathway available)

Location

Lane Fox Respiratory Unit, Guys & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Medical Technologist to join the Technical Services team at the Lane Fox Respiratory Unit. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and supporting life-supporting respiratory and ventilation equipment used across hospital wards, satellite units, and patients’ homes.

The post requires hands-on technical expertise at system, component, and circuit level , including electronic fault-finding, repair, modification, and soldering , to ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and compliant with regulatory and manufacturer standards.

Excellent communication skills are essential. You will work closely with patients and a wide multidisciplinary team, including consultants, nurses, and physiotherapists, providing clear technical advice and supporting the safe clinical use of complex medical devices.

The role includes community and multi-site working; therefore, a full UK driving licence is required.

This is an opportunity to specialise in respiratory technology within a leading centre for chronic respiratory failure and long-term ventilation, directly contributing to patient safety and quality of life. Appointments will be at Band 6 , with trainee applicants considered via the Annex 21 training pathway , progressing to Band 6 on successful completion.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Service, fault-find, and repair respiratory and ventilation equipment at system and component/circuit level, including electronic diagnostics and soldering.
• Ensure equipment is safe, tested, and compliant with Trust, manufacturer, and medical device regulations.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment and records.
• Participate in the on-call rota, supporting hospital and community patients.
• Install and maintain equipment across sites and in patients’ homes, using Trust vehicles; full UK driving licence required.
• Provide technical advice and training to healthcare professionals, patients, families, and carers.
• Support equipment trials, service improvement, and training of junior staff and trainees (including Annex 21).
• Ensure safe handling and decontamination of equipment in line with infection control policies.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant science or engineering degree, or equivalent experience.
• Component-level electronic fault-finding and repair skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with interest in respiratory technology.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with medical devices (especially ventilators).
• Experience delivering training.
• Knowledge of NHS policies, on-call services, and RCT eligibility.

About The Service

The Lane Fox Respiratory Unit provides specialist care for patients requiring invasive and non-invasive ventilation. The service includes a 14-bed unit at Guys Hospital , a 20-bed satellite weaning unit at East Surrey Hospital , support for over 2,600 community patients , and technical support to the Evelina London Children’s Hospital paediatric respiratory service .

Core service hours are 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday , with 24/7 technical cover provided via an on‑call rota to support patients and clinical teams.

Organisational Values

The Trust is committed to delivering care that reflects its core values:

• Caring – putting patients first through compassionate, respectful, person-centred care.
• Ambitious – striving for excellence through innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Inclusive – working collaboratively, valuing diversity, and fostering an inclusive, anti-racist culture.

All staff are expected to demonstrate these values in their day-to-day work. Further details are available on the Trust careers pages and intranet.

For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact

Name: Rakesh Shukla

Job title: Head Of Technical Services

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Name: Mike Mackie

Job title: Chief Medical Technologist

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Name: Nick Weston

Job Title: Chief Medical Technologist

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