Clinical Technologist (Clinical Engineering)

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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Job summary

Clinical Technologist Medical EquipmentManagement

We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic individual to join the Clinical Engineering team based at Field Way.

Applicants must have a minimum of HNC/HND (or time served equivalent) in an appropriate engineering or science discipline, or have undergone a recognised formal technical training program and have demonstrable experience of working in a technical service support role. Previous experience of working with medical equipment is desirable but not essential as suitable training will be given to the successful candidates.

At Cardiff you will be challenged to meet the demands of a tertiary health facility, this will require you to use the skills and knowledge you have gained to full effect across a wide range of equipment types.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Technologist/Medical Engineer will have the ability and experience to handle day to day technical problems and work tasks related to the maintenance, repair, calibration of Medical equipment. The post holder will be expected to deal directly with patients and will on occasions have to communicate equipment related issues to relevant stakeholders, for example clinical colleagues, patients, carers. The post holder will have the skill, ability and breadth of experience and knowledge to be able to deal with the routine and predictable situations that arise, based on a broad foundation from which further skill development will be possible.

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

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,834 to £35,099 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-HS026-0424

Job locations

20 Field Way

Cardiff

CF14 4HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Essential

  • OND/HNC/HND or BSc qualification in a relevant engineering subject

Desirable

  • Able to meet the requirements for registration at EngTech, Register of Clinical Technologists or HCPC Practitioner

Experience

Essential

  • Have sufficient experience of servicing of electronic/electrical equipment.
  • Some experience in applying workshop technology to patient-critical equipment and techniques in healthcare

Desirable

  • Experience of maintaining a wide range of medical equipment.

Skills

Essential

  • General IT skills, working with databases.
  • Using hand tools and craft skills.

Desirable

  • Complex problem solving, using a logical process approach
  • Technical report writing and communication
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • OND/HNC/HND or BSc qualification in a relevant engineering subject

Desirable

  • Able to meet the requirements for registration at EngTech, Register of Clinical Technologists or HCPC Practitioner

Experience

Essential

  • Have sufficient experience of servicing of electronic/electrical equipment.
  • Some experience in applying workshop technology to patient-critical equipment and techniques in healthcare

Desirable

  • Experience of maintaining a wide range of medical equipment.

Skills

Essential

  • General IT skills, working with databases.
  • Using hand tools and craft skills.

Desirable

  • Complex problem solving, using a logical process approach
  • Technical report writing and communication

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

20 Field Way

Cardiff

CF14 4HY


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

20 Field Way

Cardiff

CF14 4HY


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Clinical Engineering

Edward Chapman

edward.chapman@wales.nhs.uk

02921845678

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,834 to £35,099 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-HS026-0424

Job locations

20 Field Way

Cardiff

CF14 4HY


Supporting documents

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