Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Transforming Cancer Services Team here at Velindre Trust.
As the Equipment Partner (Non partner) you will work as part of the project team for the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC), under the direction of the Equipment Workstream Delivery Manager.
The post holder will be responsible for leading, influencing, and delivering work programs related to the non-clinical equipping of the nVCC. This includes planning, sourcing, and commissioning all non-clinical equipment necessary for the commencement of services within the nVCC.
The postholder will have in depth specialist knowledge and a good understanding of the supplier market in relation to non-clinical equipment used in healthcare.
A key requirement will be excellent communication and ensure that the equipment is readily available, properly maintained and in safe working condition to support the daily functions of the new hospital.
Main duties of the job
- Configuration and Procurement: Determine the most beneficial configuration and profile of non-clinical equipment, provide market-ready specifications, and develop a forecast for new and replacement equipment.
- Installation and Commissioning: Develop and manage the non-clinical element of equipment installation and commissioning program, serve as the lead interface with suppliers, and ensure up-to-date entries in the Project's Equipment Database.
- Logistics Planning: organise logistic planning for technical and commissioning aspects
- Change Programmes:Assist in preparing technical plans for clinical equipment.
- Documentation:Maintain accurate records using appropriate standards.
- Liaison:Ensure smooth transitions between hospitals.
- Supplier Coordination:Work with equipment suppliers to ensure technical requirements are met.
- Transition Support:Assist in the migration of non-clinical equipment to the new facility.
- Installation: Assist in coordinating equipment installation and migration.
- Maintain a detailed log of equipment movements, including check-ins and check-outs, ensuring equipment is accounted for at all times
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 1994, 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/
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is fixed term/secondment for 30 months from start date, due to funding. 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 successful applicant will need to establish credibility with a wide range of stakeholders and have the required knowledge and performance skills to fulfil the duties and responsibilities outlined within the Job Description.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is fixed term/secondment for 30 months from start date, due to funding. 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 successful applicant will need to establish credibility with a wide range of stakeholders and have the required knowledge and performance skills to fulfil the duties and responsibilities outlined within the Job Description.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Good level of educational attainment to degree level or equivalent.
- In depth professional and technical knowledge on national standards
- In depth knowledge of associated legislation, including health and safety.
- A very good understanding of the supplier market in relation to non-clinical equipment used in healthcare/clinical settings.
- Experience of working in a Equipment Services environment.
- Experience of delivering training packages
- Extensive experience of liaising with a range of key stakeholders.
Desirable
- Certification in knowledge of NHS Wales hospitals.
- Prince2 Project Management at a minimum of Foundation Level.
- Good level of experience in supplier management gained in a healthcare environment.
Experience
Essential
- Track record in specifying, evaluating, and commissioning equipment.
- Experience in equipment support
- Experience / knowledge of basic supplier management.
Desirable
- Experience of operating as a core member of a project team in the context of a project environment
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- The competencies expected of a postholder are:
- Excellent technical abilities.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Facilitation skills ability to bring others together to work jointly in pursuit of a shared outcome.
- Ability to inspire confidence and co-operation from non-clinical and managerial staff.
- Ability to use own initiative, adhering to clearly defined policies
- Organisational skills enabling the postholder to work in an efficient and effective manner.
- Ability to evaluate complex data and understand options.
- Ability to evaluate and conclude in an objective way.
- Ability to produce and present information to a high standard demonstrating a good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to deliver pressure working to tight deadlines, constantly changing priorities.
- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
Desirable
- Ability to relate to the user perspective and balance this with technical and budget considerations.
Other
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic professional
- To be politically astute.
- To recognise and reflect the Trust's core values.
- To demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
Desirable
- Welsh language speaker (level 1)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Good level of educational attainment to degree level or equivalent.
- In depth professional and technical knowledge on national standards
- In depth knowledge of associated legislation, including health and safety.
- A very good understanding of the supplier market in relation to non-clinical equipment used in healthcare/clinical settings.
- Experience of working in a Equipment Services environment.
- Experience of delivering training packages
- Extensive experience of liaising with a range of key stakeholders.
Desirable
- Certification in knowledge of NHS Wales hospitals.
- Prince2 Project Management at a minimum of Foundation Level.
- Good level of experience in supplier management gained in a healthcare environment.
Experience
Essential
- Track record in specifying, evaluating, and commissioning equipment.
- Experience in equipment support
- Experience / knowledge of basic supplier management.
Desirable
- Experience of operating as a core member of a project team in the context of a project environment
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- The competencies expected of a postholder are:
- Excellent technical abilities.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Facilitation skills ability to bring others together to work jointly in pursuit of a shared outcome.
- Ability to inspire confidence and co-operation from non-clinical and managerial staff.
- Ability to use own initiative, adhering to clearly defined policies
- Organisational skills enabling the postholder to work in an efficient and effective manner.
- Ability to evaluate complex data and understand options.
- Ability to evaluate and conclude in an objective way.
- Ability to produce and present information to a high standard demonstrating a good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to deliver pressure working to tight deadlines, constantly changing priorities.
- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
Desirable
- Ability to relate to the user perspective and balance this with technical and budget considerations.
Other
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic professional
- To be politically astute.
- To recognise and reflect the Trust's core values.
- To demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
Desirable
- Welsh language speaker (level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 Check
This 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.
Applications 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).
