Assistant Technician

Job summary The purpose of this job is to support the provision of an efficient service for the daily operation, testing and commissioning of medical and surgical equipment used within all departments of Wye Valley NHS Trust, as directed by the Medical Engineering and Medical Equipment Library Manager. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications bereceived. If a fully qualified applicant is not available, applications will be considered from candidates who can demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge, skills, and experience, with support and development provided where appropriate. Main duties of the job To support the Trust in ensuring that service is provided to agreed standards and meets with current legislation and policies. The requisition of repairs and parts (including stock control) and to check deliveries and repairs against orders. To be able to effectively communicate technical equipment-related information to clinical staff of all levels. To reduce the risks involved in using medical equipment, in line with current Health and Safety and other relevant policies. To actively participate in working parties, audits, and meetings of Medical Engineering and Medical Equipment Library. To carry out any other duties commensurate with this job title and with the grade and responsibilities of this post. To comply with the Trust's and the Department's policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity Policy, etc. To support the functions of the Medical Technicians & Medical Equipment Library technicians in their absence. To update the Medical Engineering and Medical Equipment Library database. Assist the manager and the team in running the Medical Engineering and Medical Equipment Library efficiently and cover the Medical Engineering and Medical Equipment Library staff when necessary. About us Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South WarwickshireUniversity NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust. Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends. More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire. We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential. Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential." Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time. Details Date posted 11 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 229-COR-8276867 Job locations Hereford County Hospital Stonebow road Hereford HR1 2ER United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for more information about the role and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for more information about the role and responsibilities.