Clinical Equipment Specialist

Job summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Clinical Equipment Specialist to join our team at an exciting time while transitioning into our new Velindre Cancer Centre.

As post holder you will work as part of the Equipment, Commissioning and Migration workstream for the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) under the direction of the Equipment Workstream Delivery Manager.

You will provide technical expertise across all aspects of clinical equipment and you will work across various disciplines including imaging, radiotherapy, and surgical equipment.

The role will also involve assessing new equipment for clinical efficacy and compliance with regulatory standards.

The post holder will work work closely with healthcare professionals, innovative equipment solutions will be deployed that fully meet user needs and align with relevant clinical strategies and best practices.

As post holder you will play a crucial part in supporting clinical staff ensuring that equipment is safe and reliable enhancing patient care quality.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 29 months due to funding until 31st Sept 2027. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

As post holder you are expected to plan personal workload and using your own initiative to ensure the equipment is working as specified.

You will support the nVCC Clinical change programme through the preparation of technical plans for a wide range of clinical equipment and the application of principles that comply with clinical and safety standards.

Coordinates the installation of equipment into the nVCC along with the planning and migration of existing clinical equipment and services.

Manages relationships with current and potential 3rd party clinical equipment suppliers to ensure contractual obligations are met, technical specifications are understood, and the Trust's expectations are fully met.

Coordinates the installation of equipment into the nVCC along with the planning and migration of existing clinical equipment and services.

To understand required working practices, that are necessary in order to maintain competency to be able to perform the required work on Trust equipment this will include attending training course managed by external contractors

Install and configure new clinical equipment, ensuring proper functionality and integration with existing systems.

Conduct testing and calibration of equipment to meet manufacturer specifications.

Perform maintenance on clinical equipment to ensure reliability and safety

Attend regular work stream meetings to provide progress updates and highlight key risks and issues.

About us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/