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The Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS) at NHS Grampian currently has a vacancy for a Band 5 Trainee Renal Technologist and are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced technician to join the renal team and train towards becoming a Specialist Renal Technician. This is a small team of 3 technicians who specialise in maintaining, repairing and managing a range of patient applied haemodialysis equipment and associated water treatment equipment. All equipment is used in various areas throughout the Grampian region.
Ideally you will have experience in a technical environment and will be able to clearly demonstrate post qualification technical training and experience in the support of a broad range of medical equipment, although ‘on the job’ and manufacturer specific training will be provided for this role.
The base for the post-holder will be Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, although the post-holder will be expected to carry out their duties across related Health Board sites and domiciliary settings as necessary, driving licence is therefore essential for the role.
Informal enquiries should be made to: -
Patrick.Gabo@nhs.scot
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
