Renal Technologist in London

Job summaryWe are Guys and St Thomas's renal technology department. We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our team of qualified renal technicians. Our department is responsible for maintaining dialysis machines and water purification plants which together form an essential life sustaining therapy for our dialysis patients. We provide a high-quality support service which is appreciated by our end users. This role offers a wide range of challenges as well as varied locations.You will need to be self-motivated with practical skills and be an inquisitive problem solver. We have sites across London and the South East of England. Overtime will occasionally be available at weekendsMain duties of the jobApplicants will have a degree or equivalent qualifications in electronic engineering , working as part of the technical team the main duties of the role would be to repair and service dialysis machines, water plant and associated equipment, Due to the nature and size of the service you will require a full driving licence.About usWe are a small team supporting a busy renal department working for a leading London NHS Hospital Trust. The department currently supports 7 renal satellite units, including a unit on Guernsey, we have an active and expanding home haemodialysis patient population across the South East. We currently look after 200+ haemodialysis machines which support over 800 patients receiving haemodialysis treatment.DetailsDate posted07 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary 47,951 to 56,863 a year pa pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number196-LIS10795EJob locationsGuys HospitalGreat Maze PondLondonSE1 9RTUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities1. General InformationJOB TITLE: Senior Renal TechnologistAREA/SPECIALITY: Renal TechnologyGRADE: Band 6DEPARTMENT: Renal Technology RESPONSIBLE TO: Deputy Technical managerACCOUNTABLE TO: Technical managerLOCATION: 4th Floor, Borough Wing, GuysDepartment InformationThe directorate of Transplant, Renal and Urology (TR&U) is one of the largest directorates at Guys and St Thomas (GSTT) with an income budget of approximately 90 million, employing 530 members of staff. The directorate provides specialist, tertiary referral services to the population of South East London, and West Kent, specialising in renal and pancreatic transplant, robotic surgery, dialysis and acute kidney disease, lithotripsy, laser prostate procedures, functional urology. The directorate also provides local services to the populations of Lambeth and Southwark. Based on the Guys Hospital campus of GSTTThe department of Renal Technical Services predominantly supports the large GSTT dialysis service with hospital and satellite services covering South East London, West Kent and the Channel Islands. The Renal Unit provides dialysis support fora large number of patients across the region, with the technical team ensuring that equipment is in working order, ensuring the clinical service is safely delivered and that operational issues can be addressed as quickly as possible. The team also provides responsible oversight to the Urology decontamination service ensuring that the processes employed adhere to national and Trust standards and guidance. The team also work closely with the Urology department to ensure medical equipment is adequately maintained and managed effectively.Organisational Values:Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand andreflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust. The post holder will:Caring:we put patients firstAmbitious:we innovate and strive for excellenceInclusive:we respect each other and work collaborativelyOur values and behaviours framework|describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action. 1. GENERAL TECHNICAL DUTIES: To carryout repairs, servicing and calibrations on a full range of Haemodialysis machines and other equipment associated with the Renal Unit, in line with the manufacturers recommendations and guidelines. To perform and follow the Planned Preventative Maintenance Programmes for all equipment. To ensure that records and reports are accurately maintained for each item of equipment using our CRM reporting system. To assist with the installation and removal of Dialysis equipment into specific areas such as the Satellite Units and the homes of Renal Patients. To assist with ordering and maintenance of stock levels for spare parts To assist with the On-Going evaluation of new medical and technical equipment, working with other members of the renal unit as required. To participate in the 24 hour On-Call support service and Bank Holiday working rota as provided by the department. To provide technical support, in various forms as deemed appropriate by the department, to all staff and patients associated with the Renal Unit To assist and participate in staff, patient, technician training, and development courses. To consider and participate in any research, development projects and equipment trials taking place within the Renal Unit. To comply and implement all policies and procedures currently in use within the Renal Unit. To carryout, any duties that may be considered appropriate to the running of the department.. 2. Communication within the Organisation To liaise with the following :- Technical Manager; Deputy Technical Manager, Chief Technicians, Renal Technicians, Medical Consultants, Medical Team, Directorate Manager, I.T. Manager, Adult and Paediatric Renal Units Nursing Teams, Medical and Support Staff, Works, EBME, Medical Physics Department, Procurement, Supplies and Stores Departments. To liaise with renal unit patients, their carers and equipment manufacturers service engineersThe following statement forms part of all job descriptions:-The post holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures, which are, including:Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of InformationPost holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post holders must not without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person, those staff will be liable to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post holders must apply the Trusts FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information. Information GovernanceAll staff must comply with information governance requirements. These includes statutoryresponsibilities (such ascompliance with the Data Protection Act),following nationalguidance (such as theNHS Confidentiality Code of Practice) andcompliance with local policies and procedures (such as the Trust's Confidentiality policy). Staff are responsible for any personal information (belonging to staff or patients) that they access and must ensure it is stored, processed and forwarded in a secure and appropriate manner.Equal OpportunitiesPost holders must at all times, fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.Health and SafetyAll post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.Infection ControlAll post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required by the Trust to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with Trust infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps. Risk Management All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with the Trusts use of risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting system for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve services. Post holders must also attend training identified by their manager, or stated by the Trust to be mandatory. Flexible WorkingAs an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.Safeguarding children and vulnerable adultsPost holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.SustainabilityIt is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Trusts environmental impact by recycling wherever possible, switching off lights, computersmonitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly.Smoking PolicyThe Trust is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors. Staff are therefore not permitted to smoke on Trust property or in Trust vehiclesReview of this Job DescriptionThis job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder. Job description Job responsibilities1. General InformationJOB TITLE: Senior Renal TechnologistAREA/SPECIALITY: Renal TechnologyGRADE: Band 6DEPARTMENT: Renal Technology RESPONSIBLE TO: Deputy Technical managerACCOUNTABLE TO: Technical managerLOCATION: 4th Floor, Borough Wing, GuysDepartment InformationThe directorate of Transplant, Renal and Urology (TR&U) is one of the largest directorates at Guys and St Thomas (GSTT) with an income budget of approximately 90 million, employing 530 members of staff. The directorate provides specialist, tertiary referral services to the population of South East London, and West Kent, specialising in renal and pancreatic transplant, robotic surgery, dialysis and acute kidney disease, lithotripsy, laser prostate procedures, functional urology. The directorate also provides local services to the populations of Lambeth and Southwark. Based on the Guys Hospital campus of GSTTThe department of Renal Technical Services predominantly supports the large GSTT dialysis service with hospital and satellite services covering South East London, West Kent and the Channel Islands. The Renal Unit provides dialysis support fora large number of patients across the region, with the technical team ensuring that equipment is in working order, ensuring the clinical service is safely delivered and that operational issues can be addressed as quickly as possible. The team also provides responsible oversight to the Urology decontamination service ensuring that the processes employed adhere to national and Trust standards and guidance. The team also work closely with the Urology department to ensure medical equipment is adequately maintained and managed effectively.Organisational Values:Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand andreflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust. The post holder will:Caring:we put patients firstAmbitious:we innovate and strive for excellenceInclusive:we respect each other and work collaborativelyOur values and behaviours framework|describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action. 1. GENERAL TECHNICAL DUTIES: To carryout repairs, servicing and calibrations on a full range of Haemodialysis machines and other equipment associated with the Renal Unit, in line with the manufacturers recommendations and guidelines. To perform and follow the Planned Preventative Maintenance Programmes for all equipment. To ensure that records and reports are accurately maintained for each item of equipment using our CRM reporting system. To assist with the installation and removal of Dialysis equipment into specific areas such as the Satellite Units and the homes of Renal Patients. To assist with ordering and maintenance of stock levels for spare parts To assist with the On-Going evaluation of new medical and technical equipment, working with other members of the renal unit as required. To participate in the 24 hour On-Call support service and Bank Holiday working rota as provided by the department. To provide technical support, in various forms as deemed appropriate by the department, to all staff and patients associated with the Renal Unit To assist and participate in staff, patient, technician training, and development courses. To consider and participate in any research, development projects and equipment trials taking place within the Renal Unit. To comply and implement all policies and procedures currently in use within the Renal Unit. To carryout, any duties that may be considered appropriate to the running of the department.. 2. Communication within the Organisation To liaise with the following :- Technical Manager; Deputy Technical Manager, Chief Technicians, Renal Technicians, Medical Consultants, Medical Team, Directorate Manager, I.T. Manager, Adult and Paediatric Renal Units Nursing Teams, Medical and Support Staff, Works, EBME, Medical Physics Department, Procurement, Supplies and Stores Departments. To liaise with renal unit patients, their carers and equipment manufacturers service engineersThe following statement forms part of all job descriptions:-The post holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures, which are, including:Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of InformationPost holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post holders must not without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person, those staff will be liable to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post holders must apply the Trusts FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information. Information GovernanceAll staff must comply with information governance requirements. These includes statutoryresponsibilities (such ascompliance with the Data Protection Act),following nationalguidance (such as theNHS Confidentiality Code of Practice) andcompliance with local policies and procedures (such as the Trust's Confidentiality policy). Staff are responsible for any personal information (belonging to staff or patients) that they access and must ensure it is stored, processed and forwarded in a secure and appropriate manner.Equal OpportunitiesPost holders must at all times, fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.Health and SafetyAll post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.Infection ControlAll post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required by the Trust to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with Trust infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps. Risk Management All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with the Trusts use of risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting system for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve services. Post holders must also attend training identified by their manager, or stated by the Trust to be mandatory. Flexible WorkingAs an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.Safeguarding children and vulnerable adultsPost holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.SustainabilityIt is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Trusts environmental impact by recycling wherever possible, switching off lights, computersmonitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly.Smoking PolicyThe Trust is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors. Staff are therefore not permitted to smoke on Trust property or in Trust vehiclesReview of this Job DescriptionThis job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.Person Specification qualification EssentialA degree qualification in electronic engineeringDesirableEquivalent qualification in electronic engineering Eperience EssentialExperience of servicing and repair of Braun Dialog,Experience of servicing and repair of Baxter AK98Experience of servicing and repair of Baxter water plant cwp800Desirableexperience of repair and service of dialysis equipmentKnowledge of NHS procurement systems, Microsoft Outlook, XL worksheets and Power PointExperience of working in a hospital environment Skills EssentialUnderstand and respect patient confidentiality.Have good oral and written communication skills.Must have a clean UK driving licenceknowledge of fault finding to diagnose problems to component level, interpreting fluid flow circuit diagramsDesirableClean UK driving licence and use of own car for workUnderstanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: Water quality, Electricity, Cross-infection, Bio-hazards, Workshop hazards Person Specification qualification EssentialA degree qualification in electronic engineeringDesirableEquivalent qualification in electronic engineering Eperience EssentialExperience of servicing and repair of Braun Dialog,Experience of servicing and repair of Baxter AK98Experience of servicing and repair of Baxter water plant cwp800Desirableexperience of repair and service of dialysis equipmentKnowledge of NHS procurement systems, Microsoft Outlook, XL worksheets and Power PointExperience of working in a hospital environment Skills EssentialUnderstand and respect patient confidentiality.Have good oral and written communication skills.Must have a clean UK driving licenceknowledge of fault finding to diagnose problems to component level, interpreting fluid flow circuit diagramsDesirableClean UK driving licence and use of own car for workUnderstanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: Water quality, Electricity, Cross-infection, Bio-hazards, Workshop hazardsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressGuys HospitalGreat Maze PondLondonSE1 9RTUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressGuys HospitalGreat Maze PondLondonSE1 9RTUnited KingdomEmployer's website