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Department of Medical Physics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Clinical Technologist (Medical Equipment Service Technician).
Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hrs/wk): 1 Post.
Salary Scale: Agenda for Change Band 5
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a position within the Medical Equipment Management team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, to support the delivery of the service.
Medical Physics is recruiting an experienced electronic / electro-mechanical service technician, graduate or technician from other industry to work within healthcare science as a clinical 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 a person who is 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. Based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh this post will also involve travelling and working at various hospitals and clinics within NHS 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 employs approximately 24,000 staff serving a population of approximately 850,000 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 Colin Hand, Team Leader: Tel 0131 242 2352, email colin.hand@nhslothian.scot.nh.uk or Stephen Roberts, East Sector Manager: Tel. 07811 316163, email stephen.roberts@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
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