Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person to join the Medical Technical Team within the Posture and Mobility Service, ALAS. The post will be based out of the PMC in Treforest, covering work within the South West Wales community.
The role of the Medical Technical Officer is to carry out assessment of an individual's clinical, postural and pressure needs and to visit users at home / schools to assess for, prescribe, deliver, fit and adapt or modify mobility equipment.
The successful candidate will be registered/eligible to register as a Healthcare Science Practitioner or Clinical Technologist e.g. accredited vocational degree or equivalent.Significant experience of a medical and technical or engineering environment is essential, with knowledge and understanding of postural assessment and biomechanics. Experience of design, manufacture and management of specialised assistive technology specified to meet clinical need is required for this role.
It would be an advantage to have experience of working with wheelchairs, particularly with the fitting and adjustment of them. An understanding of seating and anatomy would also be preferred.
The successful candidate must be willing to undertake lone working and driving across the large geographical area we cover, for which ALAS vans are provided.
Main duties of the job
Brief duties of the role include;
To manage a varied caseload of adults with complex postural needs, using evidence-based/client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in primary and secondary care settings to include home visits and community facilities.
To carry out assessments of patients referred for posture, pressure and specialised mobility equipment to meet service user's complex postural and mobility needs and associated clinical conditions. To be responsible for the environmental assessment and fitting of the equipment.
To triage and prioritise referrals in a timely manner and to make technical decisions based on referral information demonstrating a high level of clinical reasoning skills.
To use a wide range of appropriate tools to fit and adjust equipment and employ safe manual handling techniques when moving heavy/awkward equipment, often in enclosed environments within community settings (homes, schools and hospital wards etc.).
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is 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.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered/eligible to register as a Healthcare Science Practitioner or Clinical Technologist e.g. accredited vocational degree or equivalent.
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent e.g. specialist knowledge of specialised assistive technology assessment/prescription/provision
Desirable
- Having or working towards a higher degree
- Fieldwork education
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of a medical and technical or engineering environment.
- Working with clinical staff.
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Working within a quality system.
- Taking part in audits.
- Experience in wheelchair/ seating/standardised assessment.
Desirable
- Lone working
- Supervising students
- Working with service-users with life-threatening conditions
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Good organisation and time management.
- Clinical reasoning
- Computer skills.
- Clinical experience with individuals with complex needs within a social setting.
- Experience of Postural Management
Desirable
- Dexterity to operate hand tools
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of postural assessment and biomechanics
- Design, manufacture and management of specialised assistive technology specified to meet clinical need.
Desirable
- Clinical/ Quality audit.
- Wheelchair accreditation
- Understanding of pressure wounds and management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and committed approach.
- Adaptable with coping skills.
- Good team worker.
- Good at problem solving.
- Team player
Other
Essential
- Car driver / Full driving license.
Desirable
- Special interest group involvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered/eligible to register as a Healthcare Science Practitioner or Clinical Technologist e.g. accredited vocational degree or equivalent.
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent e.g. specialist knowledge of specialised assistive technology assessment/prescription/provision
Desirable
- Having or working towards a higher degree
- Fieldwork education
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of a medical and technical or engineering environment.
- Working with clinical staff.
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Working within a quality system.
- Taking part in audits.
- Experience in wheelchair/ seating/standardised assessment.
Desirable
- Lone working
- Supervising students
- Working with service-users with life-threatening conditions
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Good organisation and time management.
- Clinical reasoning
- Computer skills.
- Clinical experience with individuals with complex needs within a social setting.
- Experience of Postural Management
Desirable
- Dexterity to operate hand tools
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of postural assessment and biomechanics
- Design, manufacture and management of specialised assistive technology specified to meet clinical need.
Desirable
- Clinical/ Quality audit.
- Wheelchair accreditation
- Understanding of pressure wounds and management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and committed approach.
- Adaptable with coping skills.
- Good team worker.
- Good at problem solving.
- Team player
Other
Essential
- Car driver / Full driving license.
Desirable
- Special interest group involvement
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
