Band 4 Specialist Technician

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The Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS) at NHS Grampian currently has a vacancy for a Band 4 Specialist Technician and are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced technician to join a small team of 15 technicians who specialise in servicing, maintaining and managing a range of patient moving and handling equipment, namely Beds, Hoists, Trolleys and Air Mattress Systems, all used in clinical areas throughout the Grampian region.

You will have experience in electrical/mechanical engineering and be able to clearly demonstrate post qualification technical training and experience in the support of a broad range of medical equipment, although specific training on a range of medical devices will be provided. High personal integrity and sympathetic people skills, with the ability to fit in and perform as part of a small team providing technical support to critical care and other clinical areas are essential.

The base for the post-holder will be in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, although the post-holder will be expected to carry out their duties across related Health Board sites as necessary. Driving license is therefore essential.

**Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.** 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.