Medical Technologist Apprentice - Annex 21
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 11/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This is a Band 4 Medical Technologist Apprenticeship within the Lane Fox Respiratory Unit. The role involves supporting the maintenance, servicing, setup, and safe clinical use of respiratory and ventilation equipment across various settings, including hospital wards, satellite units, and patients' homes. The apprentice will work under supervision, developing technical competence and communicating effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team. This is a 4-year Annex 21 developmental post with a 3-year Degree Apprenticeship programme, leading to a Band 5 Medical Technologist role upon successful completion.
Key responsibilities
- Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and fault-finding of respiratory and ventilation equipment under supervision.
- Undertake system-level fault diagnosis and basic component-level assessment, escalating complex issues appropriately under supervision.
- Support installation, setup, servicing, and collection of respiratory equipment in hospital, clinic, and community settings.
- Provide technical input to support patient discharge and continuity of care.
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, and carers regarding safe use and care of equipment.
- Provide clear technical advice to consultants, nurses, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Essential criteria
- Full UK Driver's Licence
- Travel to patients home and other sites.
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent, including Functional Skills Level 2).
- A Level 3 qualification in a relevant STEM subject area such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Electronics.
- Eligibility to meet the entry requirements for an approved Healthcare Engineering/Clinical Engineering [contact details removed] programme.
- Minimum UCAS tariff points of 96 (or equivalent qualifications acceptable to the partnered apprenticeship provider/university).
- Equivalent qualifications such as BTEC, Access to HE, International Baccalaureate, Irish Highers, or Level 3 Engineering qualifications are welcomed.
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Able to work within a small team
- Computer literacy
Desirable criteria
- Troubleshooting Problem Solving Circuit Diagrams
- Skills in soldering
- Experience in electronic equipment servicing
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,186 – £37,389 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
Medical Technologist Apprenticeship - Band 4
_(4-year Annex 21 Developmental / Degree Apprenticeship)_
Lane Fox Respiratory UnitGuy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Medical Technologist Apprentice (Band 4) to join the Technical Services team at the Lane Fox Respiratory Unit.
The post holder will support the maintenance, servicing, setup, and safe clinical use of respiratory and ventilation equipment used across hospital wards, satellite units, and patients' homes. Working under the guidance of Senior and Chief Medical Technologists, the role requires developing technical competence, sound judgement, and effective communication with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
This post will be appointed as:
- a Band 4, 4-year Annex 21 developmental post with a 3-year Degree Apprenticeship programme.
Annex 21 - Degree Apprenticeship (4 Years)
- Undertake and successfully complete a recognised Degree Apprenticeship in an engineering discipline as part of the Annex 21 developmental programme.
- Training delivered through a combination of academic study and supervised workplace learning.
- A structured competency framework and training plan will be agreed at appointment.
- On successful completion of the apprenticeship and competencies, progression to a substantive Band 5 Me
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