Job summary
NHS Wales - Trainee Clinical Scientists - Clinical Engineering (Rehabilitation Engineering OR Device Risk Management and Governance)
Exciting opportunities to use your engineering degree for patient and public benefit
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.
Healthcare science is one of the most exciting and dynamic areas to work in. Join a unique team who are inspired to apply their exceptional scientific knowledge and skills to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease and the rehabilitation of patients.
The NHS in Wales is offering five salaried post-graduate training programmes for high calibre engineering graduates who are passionate about science, engineering and its role in patient care.
Main duties of the job
The training posts are in the Clinical Engineering speciality, and offer the sub-specialisms of Rehabilitation Engineering OR Device Risk Management and Governance.
- Rehabilitation Engineering provides the chance to work closely with patients; providing engineering solutions to their complex needs to enhance their mobility, posture and pressure management
- Device Risk Management and Governance (DRMG) supports an in-house team of engineers, scientists, and researchers aiming to translate innovative medical technologies into patient benefit
Applicants must have a 1st or 2.1 either in an undergraduate honours degree, or an integrated masters degree, in an engineering discipline. Applicants with a relevant 2.2 honours degree will also be considered if they have a higher degree in a relevant subject.
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
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:
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Rehabilitation Engineering Unit, Bryn-y Neuadd Hospital, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board(Rehab Eng) - 2 postsRehabilitation Engineering Unit, ALAS Posture and Mobility Centre, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (Rehab Eng)linical Engineering, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (DRMG)
- Medical Equipment Management Service, Morriston Hospital, Swansea Bay University Health Board (DRMG)
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specificationattached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
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 / Cardiff / Swansea (optional, can state more than one)
Trainees are enrolled for a fully funded part-time vocational masters degree, currently provided at Kings 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 2023.
For further information about these training positions, please contact
John.Green3@wales.nhs.uk for Rehab Eng at Betsi Cadwaladr UHB
Stephanie.Wentworth@wales.nhs.uk for Rehab Eng at Cardiff and Vale UHB
Edward.Chapman@wales.nhs.uk for DRMG at Cardiff and Vale UHB
Paul.Lee@wales.nhs.uk for DRMG at Swansea Bay UHB
Informal visits are highly recommended
Interviews will be held remotely
Closing date for applications for all posts: 6 February 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specificationattached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
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 / Cardiff / Swansea (optional, can state more than one)
Trainees are enrolled for a fully funded part-time vocational masters degree, currently provided at Kings 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 2023.
For further information about these training positions, please contact
John.Green3@wales.nhs.uk for Rehab Eng at Betsi Cadwaladr UHB
Stephanie.Wentworth@wales.nhs.uk for Rehab Eng at Cardiff and Vale UHB
Edward.Chapman@wales.nhs.uk for DRMG at Cardiff and Vale UHB
Paul.Lee@wales.nhs.uk for DRMG at Swansea Bay UHB
Informal visits are highly recommended
Interviews will be held remotely
Closing date for applications for all posts: 6 February 2023
Person Specification
Qualifications
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 Demonstrated in a work or study context
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 judgements, 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
- 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.
Transferable Skills Demonstrated in study, work or non-work contexts
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. oMake 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.
- Ability to handle patient samples, hazardous reagents and chemicals in a safe manner in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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 Demonstrated in a work or study context
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 judgements, 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
- 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.
Transferable Skills Demonstrated in study, work or non-work contexts
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. oMake 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.
- Ability to handle patient samples, hazardous reagents and chemicals in a safe manner in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
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).
