Job summary
NHS Wales - Trainee Clinical Scientist in
Clinical Scientific Computing (Physical Sciences)
Exciting opportunity to use your science degree for patient and public benefit.
Earn a competitive salary and gain a Master's degree through a 3 year, full-time, nationally recognised training programme.
Salary range is Band 6 on a 3 year fixed term contract.
2 posts
Based at the Tritech Institute within Hywel Dda University Health Board.
The successful trainees will be based by the coast, in proximity to Swansea University & the University of Wales Trinity St David. The department has a very strong link with Swansea University & the University of Wales Trinity St David with an active established research collaboration.
Based within the MEMS Department (Medical Equipment Management Services) within Swansea Bay University Health Board.
The MEMS department includes medical equipment management, medical device training and renal technology service. The department has a portfolio of computer connectivity and medical device networking and very strong link with Swansea University with an active established research collaboration.
The successful candidates will be enrolled on a fully funded part-time vocational master's degree in the chosen specialism, (Clinical Scientific Computing - Physical Sciences). You will be required to travel to University for block teaching sessions (or undertake learning remotely), in line with the University's teaching requirements. You will also have work-based learning and training where you develop and apply your academic knowledge and skills in the NHS workplace. There may be times where you will be required to work remotely. This HEIW (Health Education and Improvement Wales) fully funded programme is equivalent to that of the STP programme in England. The curriculum for the STP programme can be found here: https://curriculumlibrary.nshcs.org.uk/stp/specialty/SBI1-2-22
Main duties of the job
Candidates should have qualifications relevant to Clinical Engineering or Computer Science.
Previous experience working in a clinical environment is desirable but not essential for these posts, as appropriate training will be provided during the course of the programme.
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.
We are searching for someone who shares our Health Board's values:
- Caring for Each Other
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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
The successful trainees will be based by the coast, in proximity to Swansea University & the University of Wales Trinity St David. The department has a very strong link with Swansea University & the University of Wales Trinity St David with an active established research collaboration.
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
Interviews will be held remotely on : 12th April 2023
Closing date for applications for all posts: 6th February 2023
For informal queries, please contact:
Professor Chris Hopkins, Tritech Institute, Hywel Dda University Health Board : chris.l.hopkins@wales.nhs.uk
Paul T. Lee, Deputy Head of MEMS, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, paul.lee@wales.nhs.uk
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
Interviews will be held remotely on : 12th April 2023
Closing date for applications for all posts: 6th February 2023
For informal queries, please contact:
Professor Chris Hopkins, Tritech Institute, Hywel Dda University Health Board : chris.l.hopkins@wales.nhs.uk
Paul T. Lee, Deputy Head of MEMS, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, paul.lee@wales.nhs.uk
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 judgments, including clinical judgements 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 judgments, including clinical judgements 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
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).
