Senior Medical Technologist (Respiratory Equipment)
Band 6 (Annex 21 training pathway available)
Previous applicants need not apply
Location: Lane Fox Respiratory Unit, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Closing date: 30 August 2026

Job summary
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 of the job
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.

About us
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 Guy's 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.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year p.a inc HCA
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 196-LIS10675E
Job locations: St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior Medical Technologist (Respiratory Equipment)
Band 6 (Annex 21 training pathway available)

Job Purpose
To provide specialist maintenance, repair, and technical support for respiratory and ventilation equipment at both system and component/circuit level. The postholder will ensure the safety, reliability, and effective operation of equipment used within hospital and community settings, directly supporting the care of patients dependent on life-support technology.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, fault-finding, and repair of respiratory and ventilation equipment, including electronic diagnosis and repair at component and circuit level.
• Ensure repaired equipment is safe and compliant with departmental test procedures and policies.
• Withdraw non-compliant equipment from service and report appropriately.
• Maintain test and calibration equipment.
• Participate in the on-call rota, providing 24/7 technical support.
• Manage and maintain Trust property, including vehicles, tools, test equipment, and mobile devices.
• Ensure safe handling and decontamination of contaminated equipment.

Training and Education

• Provide technical instruction to patients, families, and carers during discharge, ensuring safe use of home equipment.
• Deliver training to multidisciplinary teams, nursing staff, and junior technologists.
• Contribute to departmental and Trust mandatory training programmes.
• Mentor trainee technologists, particularly those on the Annex 21 pathway and/or apprentice schemes.

Research and Development

• Support the evaluation, assessment, and trial of new respiratory equipment and technologies in collaboration with medical and nursing staff.
• Contribute to innovation and service development projects within the Lane Fox Unit.

Community and Patient Support

• Undertake home visits to install, maintain, and repair ventilatory equipment in patients homes.
• Ensure safe transport and handling of equipment.
• Provide technical advice and reassurance to patients and carers in the community.

Service Context
The Technical Services team supports:

• Lane Fox Respiratory Unit (14 beds, invasive and non-invasive ventilation).
• Satellite Weaning Unit at East Surrey Hospital (20 beds).
• Over 2,600 patients in the community who rely on long-term ventilation.
• Evelina London Childrens Hospital paediatric respiratory service.

All services are underpinned by a 24/7 technical support rota, ensuring continuity of care.

Organisational Chart
Head of Technical Services
Chief Medical Technologist
Senior Medical Technologist
Medical Technologist

Requirements

• Degree in relevant subject (Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Medical Physics) or equivalent experience.
• Registration (or eligibility) with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT).
• Must have full UK driving licence.
• Demonstrable experience in electronic servicing and repair at circuit level.

Contact for Further Information
Rakesh Shukla, Head of Technical Services - rakesh.shukla@gstt.nhs.uk | 020 7188 3437
Mike Mackie, Chief Medical Technologist - mike.mackie@gstt.nhs.uk | 020 7188 3437
Nick Weston, Chief Medical Technologist - nick.weston@gstt.nhs.uk | 020 7188 3437

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Servicing, Repairing, Maintenance of Electro/mechanical Equipment

Desirable

• Research Involvement
• Working in a hospital / Clinical Environment
• Home Mechanical Ventilation
• Training MDT's

Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential

• Degree - Electronics, Engineering, or relevant subject or experience in electronic Equipment Servicing

Desirable

• MSc - Electronics, Engineering or relevant subject or experience in electronic equipment servicing.
• Manufacturers Training Courses
• experience in Medical Equipment Servicing

Skills
Essential

• Troubleshooting Problem Solving Circuit Diagrams
• Teaching / Training
• To work in small team
• Excellent Communication
• Organisational / prioritise workload
• Computer literacy

Physical requirements
Essential

• Full UK Driving License
• Travelling to Patients Home

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details
Employer name: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Technical Services, Rakesh Shukla - rakesh.shukla2@nhs.net | 02071883437