Job summary
NHS Wales - Trainee Clinical Scientists - Clinical Engineering (Rehabilitation Engineering OR Device Risk Management and Governance)
Gain a masters degree and specialist work-based experience through a nationally recognised training programme
Starting salary will be on the first point of Band 6 on a 3 year fixed term contract.
In conjunction with, and supported by, the designated Training Coordinator/Officer, the Trainee Clinical Scientist will be responsible for their own progression through the training programme. This will include completing the learning outcomes as outlined in the Learning Guides, progressing through a mixture of work-based competence and experience in NHS scientific departments and undertaking the complementary academic master's programme at the designated Higher Education Institution.
The post holder will be expected to undertake a range of demanding scientific and clinical functions, initially under supervision, as well as occasional duties in response to specific elements of the curriculum. A major part of the training and development will take place within a designated organisation (linked to a specific scientific department) and is integrally linked to the knowledge and applied learning that forms part of the nationally commissioned academic master's programme. Post holders will also be expected to undertake mandatory training as deemed necessary by their host department.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must have a 1st or 2.1 either in an undergraduate honours degree, or an integratedmaster's degree, in an engineering discipline.
This is a three-year post-graduate programme and the successful candidates will be employed by an NHS Wales organisation for the duration of their training and will be based in one of:
- Rehabilitation Engineering Unit, Bryn-y Neuadd Hospital, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (Rehab Eng)
- Rehabilitation Engineering Unit, Morriston Hospital, Swansea Bay University Health Board (Rehab Eng)
- Medical Equipment Management Service, Morriston Hospital, Swansea Bay University Health Board (DRMG)
- TriTech Institute, Hywel Dda University Health Board (DRMG)
APPLICANTS MUST STATE IN SUPPORTING INFORMATION:
Sub-specialism preference 1 - Rehab Eng or DRMG (required, state one only) Sub-specialism preference 2 - Rehab Eng or DRMG (optional, state one only) Preferred training centre(s) (location) - Betsi / Swansea / Hywel Dda (optional, can state more than one)
This post is fixed term for 3 years to meet the needs of the service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Trainees are enrolled for a fully funded part-time vocational master's degree, currently provided at King's College, London. Trainees may be required to rotate through other areas which will involve secondments at other locations. On completion of training, prospects for permanent employment within Wales are excellent. For individuals with aptitude and commitment there are opportunities to progress through the career pathway to Consultant Clinical Scientist. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are motivated to pursue their career within Wales.
The training is aligned with the Scientific Training Programme (STP) and supported by the National School of Healthcare Science.
Posts are due to commence in September 2022.
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
Qualifcations
Essential
- Applicants must have an honours degree (1st or 2.1) in a pure or applied science relevant to the specialism for which they are applying. Applicants with a relevant 2.2 degree will also be considered if they have an MSc or PhD in the specialism for which they are applying.
- For all candidates evidence of research experience, e.g. in the form of a higher degree or equivalent evidence of scientific and academic capability, is considered desirable
Scientific Skills
Essential
- A committed in depth interest in Scientific Practice and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment
- Ability to design research investigations and experiments. Ability to analyze and assess scientific, technical and medical literature.
- Ability to make judgments, including clinical judgments involving facts or situations that impact on patients.
- Have an understanding of quality control and management assurance in a science or work based context.
- Ability to develop proficiency in the performance of routine and complex techniques currently in use where they are training (ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately) and the ability to develop and validate new techniques.
- Able to identify problems associated with scientific equipment, inappropriate testing, and incompatible results and to investigate these, plan corrective action confirming appropriateness with senior colleagues and follow up. (Ability to use, maintain and troubleshoot scientific equipment.)
- Has an understanding of the role of their chosen specialism in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases.
- Ability to analyse complex information comprising laboratory or workshop data, images and clinical details. Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgments.
- Gallu adnabod problemau sy'n gysylltiedig ag offer gwyddonol, profion amhriodol, a chanlyniadau anghydnaws, ac ymchwilio'r rhain, cynllunio camau cywirol gan gadarnhau priodoldeb gydag uwch gydweithwyr, a dilyniant. (Gallu i ddefnyddio, cynnal a chadw a chywiro diffygion mewn offer gwyddonol.)
Transferable Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both writing and speaking in English language in order to: oExplain analytical, scientific and clinical aspects of the work to a variety of people including scientific colleagues, clinical professionals, service managers and patients and to listen to their needs. Make formal presentations to groups of colleagues.
- Good active listening skills to build rapport with listener to encourage an open discussion.
- Self-aware and flexible enough to adopt a range of evaluative or empathising listening styles according to the needs of the listener and the situation.
- Ability to work autonomously in the planning and execution of their own work and under the guidance of their Departmental Supervisors. Flexibility to acquire the skills to organise, plan and monitor the workload of others.
- Demonstrable ability to lead others.
- Under guidance develops good interpretative skills in the formulation of advice to multi-disciplinary team members on diagnosis and appropriate treatment of patients.Under guidance develops good interpretative skills in the formulation of advice to multi-disciplinary team members on diagnosis and appropriate treatment of patients.
- Good personal organisational skills
- Effective team worker, willing to adopt a role working in collaboration with others.
- Ability to handle patient samples, hazardous reagents and chemicals in a safe manner in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
- Ability to support patients (or their carers) including those with a range of acute or chronic clinical conditions and disabilities in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Ability to work under pressure (emotional resilience and ability to prioritise and plan work).
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description.
- Highly developed co-ordination skills with good dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination and those skills required for the performance of fine analytical techniques.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the training role and the clinical rotations.
Person Specification
Qualifcations
Essential
- Applicants must have an honours degree (1st or 2.1) in a pure or applied science relevant to the specialism for which they are applying. Applicants with a relevant 2.2 degree will also be considered if they have an MSc or PhD in the specialism for which they are applying.
- For all candidates evidence of research experience, e.g. in the form of a higher degree or equivalent evidence of scientific and academic capability, is considered desirable
Scientific Skills
Essential
- A committed in depth interest in Scientific Practice and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment
- Ability to design research investigations and experiments. Ability to analyze and assess scientific, technical and medical literature.
- Ability to make judgments, including clinical judgments involving facts or situations that impact on patients.
- Have an understanding of quality control and management assurance in a science or work based context.
- Ability to develop proficiency in the performance of routine and complex techniques currently in use where they are training (ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately) and the ability to develop and validate new techniques.
- Able to identify problems associated with scientific equipment, inappropriate testing, and incompatible results and to investigate these, plan corrective action confirming appropriateness with senior colleagues and follow up. (Ability to use, maintain and troubleshoot scientific equipment.)
- Has an understanding of the role of their chosen specialism in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases.
- Ability to analyse complex information comprising laboratory or workshop data, images and clinical details. Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgments.
- Gallu adnabod problemau sy'n gysylltiedig ag offer gwyddonol, profion amhriodol, a chanlyniadau anghydnaws, ac ymchwilio'r rhain, cynllunio camau cywirol gan gadarnhau priodoldeb gydag uwch gydweithwyr, a dilyniant. (Gallu i ddefnyddio, cynnal a chadw a chywiro diffygion mewn offer gwyddonol.)
Transferable Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both writing and speaking in English language in order to: oExplain analytical, scientific and clinical aspects of the work to a variety of people including scientific colleagues, clinical professionals, service managers and patients and to listen to their needs. Make formal presentations to groups of colleagues.
- Good active listening skills to build rapport with listener to encourage an open discussion.
- Self-aware and flexible enough to adopt a range of evaluative or empathising listening styles according to the needs of the listener and the situation.
- Ability to work autonomously in the planning and execution of their own work and under the guidance of their Departmental Supervisors. Flexibility to acquire the skills to organise, plan and monitor the workload of others.
- Demonstrable ability to lead others.
- Under guidance develops good interpretative skills in the formulation of advice to multi-disciplinary team members on diagnosis and appropriate treatment of patients.Under guidance develops good interpretative skills in the formulation of advice to multi-disciplinary team members on diagnosis and appropriate treatment of patients.
- Good personal organisational skills
- Effective team worker, willing to adopt a role working in collaboration with others.
- Ability to handle patient samples, hazardous reagents and chemicals in a safe manner in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
- Ability to support patients (or their carers) including those with a range of acute or chronic clinical conditions and disabilities in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Ability to work under pressure (emotional resilience and ability to prioritise and plan work).
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description.
- Highly developed co-ordination skills with good dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination and those skills required for the performance of fine analytical techniques.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the training role and the clinical rotations.
Additional information
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
Health Education and Improvement Wales
Address
Swansea, Llannelli & Llanfairfechan
Swansea, Llannelli & Llanfairfechan
SA6 6NL
Employer's website
https://heiw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
