Lead Technologist | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £56,276 - £63,176 per annum inc |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, E1 1BB |
| Cwmni: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7882101/259-7882101SBH |
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Mechanical Engineering – Lead Technologist –Band 7, with the possibility of appointment at Band 6 for developing candidates.
Full Time: 37½ Hours per Week. Permanent contract
We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Engineering Technologist to join our team as Team Leader. The ideal candidate will have a strong and proven track record in Mechanical Engineering, alongside the drive to develop new skills across the diverse range of specialist activities delivered by our team. The post is advertised as aBand 7, with the possibility of appointment at Band 6 for developing candidates.
The Mechanical Engineering Section is a small, friendly team of six, based within the Clinical Physics department at the Royal London Hospital. As Team Leader, you will play a key role in coordinating the team’s work, providing technical leadership and contributing directly to core services.
These include:
· Leadership skills - the post‑holder will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the Mechanical Engineering team, ensuring effective workflow, staff support and clear allocation of duties, while maintaining high standards of quality management across all activities.
· quality assurance on all surgical instruments entering the Trust.
· governance – undertaking incident investigations or assist other stakeholders.
· repair and refurbishment of Trust surgical instruments.
· engage with surgical instrument manufacturers and suppliers to assess instrument quality and deliver clear direction on quality expectations and improvements.
· manufacture and machining of x‑ray tissue‑mimicking materials:
· competency and experience with machining equipment (lathes, milling machines, etc.) are essential.
· maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment (supporting other areas of Clinical Physics and the Trust).
· 3D printing: using two advanced printers for a range of clinical and research applications across the Trust.
· support for research and development - contributing to innovation within Clinical Physics and wider Trust initiatives.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Apr 2026