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Department of Medical Physics, Western General Hospital
Clinical Technologist (Service Technician).
Permanent, Full Time (37 hrs/wk): 1 Post.
Salary Scale: Band 5
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a position within the Medical Equipment Management Service at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, to support the delivery of a medical equipment management service.
Medical Physics is recruiting an experienced electronic / electro-mechanical service technicians, graduates or technicians from other industry to work within healthcare science as a medical equipment technologist, within the Medical Equipment Management Service. You will have a degree or technical HND or equivalent qualification in an electronics or medical engineering discipline, and experience of working within an electronic servicing role. We are looking for persons who are self-motivated and able to work effectively within a team to ensure the day-to-day running of the service. Good interpersonal skills are essential, as is a flexible and methodical approach to the required tasks. These posts involve travelling and working at various hospitals and clinics in Lothian.
The Medical Equipment Management service has a track record of developing staff to enhance career opportunities. With a clear focus on quality and patient services, you will join an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team and be trained to provide an equipment management service for a wide range of medical equipment. You will work across many clinical specialities, supporting the delivery of world class healthcare at four acute hospital sites and within the local healthcare community. You will be self motivated and able to work effectively within a team to ensure the day-to-day running of the service. Good interpersonal skills are essential as is a flexible and methodical approach.
NHS Lothian serves a population of approximately 800,000 in a region covering 700 square
miles, comprising the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. It is an
area of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the splendour of Edinburgh to the beauty and
variety of the hills, countryside and coastline. The nearest major town outside Edinburgh is
Livingston, a thriving location in the heart of West Lothian.
Informal enquiries and visits to the Medical Physics Department are welcomed by Steven Kesterton, West Sector Manager: Tel. 07792 892987, email steve.kesterton@nhs.scot or David Foster, Workshop Manager Team Leader: Tel 0131 5372168, email david.foster@nhs.scot.