Instrument Curator
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust317 Trustwide, North East
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based in 317 Trustwide. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043. Applications close on 4 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Instrument Curator within Electronics & Medical Engineering (EME). The post provides specialist mechanical engi...
Maintain, diagnose and repair a wide range of surgical instruments, specialised dental instruments, handpieces and power tools, including component-level repairs using precision tools and appropriate test equipment. Coordinate and undertake planned maintenance for specialist equipment, departments and external clinics, and commission or install new equipment as required. Operate the Trust's quality control and inspection service for new and repaired surgical instruments, ensuring work complies with manufacturer recommendations, departmental procedures, relevant safety standards and MHRA guidance. Implement remedial actions arising from safety alerts and manufacturer notices; maintain accurate service records and appropriate stock and spare parts. Liaise with clinical and technical staff, suppliers and manufacturers, contribute to technical evaluations, equipment trials, audits and reports, and support the training or supervision of apprentices, students and new staff. The post requires sound judgement, excellent analytical ability, high levels of manual dexterity and the confidence to work independently when required.
The Instrument Curator is responsible for the maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of a wide and complex range of surgical instruments and power tools including General, Gynaecological, ENT, Dental, Laparoscopic, Ophthalmic, Arthroscopic and Orthopaedic Instruments requiring a sound knowledge of current mechanical engineering techniques.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Essential: - A comprehensive knowledge of current mechanical engineering practice is essential; - Understanding of metallurgy; - Proven machining/fabricating skills
Essential: - Good interpersonal skills, in person and by telephone; - Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, suppliers, and customers; - Excellent analytical skills
Desirable: - Toolmaker, skilled mechanical engineer
Essential: - Experience in a mechanical maintenance/repair related discipline
Essential: - A minimum of a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
Desirable: - ECDL or recognised IT competency qualification
How this role compares
We hold 349 NHS vacancies in North East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,073. This role sits close to the middle of the range.
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