Job summary
The Electronic Assistive Technology Service Wales (EAT) provides a holistic assessment, trials, long term loan and maintenance service that aims to enhance our patients' independence, mobility and ability to communicate. The EAT service is made up of four services, but to a large extent operates as a single entity with a common referral pathway, triage and treatment regimen. The Service is provided by a range of registered healthcare professionals that include Clinical Scientists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Technologists, supported by unregistered support staff e.g. Administrators, Technical Instructors and hopefully soon - by you as the Associate Clinical Technologist.
We are looking for a skilled Service Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for service and maintenance of issued EAT equipment, as well as for assessing and assembling of bespoke wheelchair mounting systems for the above equipment.
If you are well organised, have a strong technical background, enjoy playing with electronics and keep your area of responsibility in order, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
This clinical technologist will perform work that is routine and planned, and whilst carrying out their duties will usually be able to call on the support of more senior colleagues.
The post holder will be responsible for the following:
To provide electronic assistive technology services, particularly with regard to the preparation, provision and maintenance, to meet the complex needs of severely impaired clients.
To assess the needs and develop, fabricate and evaluate specialist devices to meet the complex needs of severely impaired clients at the direction of a State Registered Clinical Scientist, and in collaboration with clinical specialists.
To support the EAT Technical and Clinical Staff by preparing EAT equipment and assist at installation appointments.
To deliver, repair, adjust, collect and recondition EAT equipment.
To carry out administrative functions to support the clinical and technical professionals, that will include necessary administration, acceptance checks, loading and unloading equipment, decontamination of equipment, resetting and reprogramming of EAT equipment, and checking the equipment prior to restocking.
To undertake visits to the homes of clients across Wales and will therefore need to hold a full driving license and be aware of lone worker issues. Transport will be provided or approved mileage will be paid where appropriate.
The post-holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing scientific, engineering and clinical services.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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
- HND, BTEC National or equivalent technical Qualification Educated to GCSE level
Desirable
- Electrical qualifications e.g. Portable Appliance Test (PAT) qualified
- Qualifications in practical skills.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in servicing of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment
- A broad-based knowledge and use of electronic test equipment, tools and practice.
- Experienced in the use of computer database and management systems
- Direct contact with people on a daily basis.
- Willing to receive training
Desirable
- Experience in applying technical and hand skills to equipment found in a similar area to that of healthcare
Skills
Essential
- Ability to adjust and modify computer settings.
- Ability to safely use a range of engineering tools, good practical abilities.
- Communication Skills
Desirable
- Provision of electronic assistive technology systems specified to meet clinical need.
- Database maintenance and development.
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Broad based knowledge of consumer electronic devices.
- Experience of using basic IT equipment
- Understanding of patient, carer and public risks arising from equipment failure.
- Understanding of and the ability to assimilate knowledge relating to appropriate legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
- Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed when working in different locations using a variety of engineering equipment: Electricity, Cross-infection, Bio-hazards, Workshop hazards.
Desirable
- Knowledge of an Electronic Assistive Technology or related service.
- Disabling conditions and associated risks.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Installation / Issuing /H&S risk assessment relevant to electronic assistive technology systems.
Personal Qualities (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Enthusiastic. Committed approach. Adaptable. Flexible. Eager to learn new skills.
- Able to work with minimal direct supervision, within existing quality procedures.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work as part of a larger team
- Be able to identify what needs to be done within the allocated workload and to have the motivation to see it done.
- Discretion in confidential and sensitive information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HND, BTEC National or equivalent technical Qualification Educated to GCSE level
Desirable
- Electrical qualifications e.g. Portable Appliance Test (PAT) qualified
- Qualifications in practical skills.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in servicing of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment
- A broad-based knowledge and use of electronic test equipment, tools and practice.
- Experienced in the use of computer database and management systems
- Direct contact with people on a daily basis.
- Willing to receive training
Desirable
- Experience in applying technical and hand skills to equipment found in a similar area to that of healthcare
Skills
Essential
- Ability to adjust and modify computer settings.
- Ability to safely use a range of engineering tools, good practical abilities.
- Communication Skills
Desirable
- Provision of electronic assistive technology systems specified to meet clinical need.
- Database maintenance and development.
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Broad based knowledge of consumer electronic devices.
- Experience of using basic IT equipment
- Understanding of patient, carer and public risks arising from equipment failure.
- Understanding of and the ability to assimilate knowledge relating to appropriate legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
- Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed when working in different locations using a variety of engineering equipment: Electricity, Cross-infection, Bio-hazards, Workshop hazards.
Desirable
- Knowledge of an Electronic Assistive Technology or related service.
- Disabling conditions and associated risks.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Installation / Issuing /H&S risk assessment relevant to electronic assistive technology systems.
Personal Qualities (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Enthusiastic. Committed approach. Adaptable. Flexible. Eager to learn new skills.
- Able to work with minimal direct supervision, within existing quality procedures.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work as part of a larger team
- Be able to identify what needs to be done within the allocated workload and to have the motivation to see it done.
- Discretion in confidential and sensitive 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).
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).
