Job summary
Are you keen and enthusiastic, can you be relied upon to support clinical staff working in a front line patient environment? - Then you may be who we are looking for to fill a full time vacancy arising in our Logistics Team.
A cheerful disposition and good interpersonal skills are essential as direct contact with clients, customers and suppliers is expected. You should have a good basic education to NVQ level 3, with some computer skills and hold a full driving licence. Current technical knowledge is not essential, but you must be willing and have the aptitude to undertake any necessary training provided.
Main duties of the job
o Carrying out a range of routine and some non-routine technical work involving the commissioning, repair and servicing of medical equipment.o Transporting medical equipment between the Clinical Engineering base and user locations.o Participating in a maintenance programme for community equipment and liaising with patients in their homes.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
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
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Good level of general education
Desirable
- Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification
Experience
Essential
- Vehicle driving experience
- Working in a workshop or similar settings
- Dealing with customers and the public
- Driving license
Desirable
- Practical working with tools
- Dealing with patients
Skills
Essential
- Able to lift medium weights and move wheeled equipment
- Able to plan work, and exercise own initiative
- Capable of using computer databases and spreadsheets to record and manage work
Desirable
Managerial
Essential
- Planning work, liaising with customers
- Working without direct supervision
Clinical
Essential
- Basic level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure.
- Basic knowledge of safety issues as they apply to medical equipment such as electrical, mechanical and contamination hazards
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Good level of general education
Desirable
- Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification
Experience
Essential
- Vehicle driving experience
- Working in a workshop or similar settings
- Dealing with customers and the public
- Driving license
Desirable
- Practical working with tools
- Dealing with patients
Skills
Essential
- Able to lift medium weights and move wheeled equipment
- Able to plan work, and exercise own initiative
- Capable of using computer databases and spreadsheets to record and manage work
Desirable
Managerial
Essential
- Planning work, liaising with customers
- Working without direct supervision
Clinical
Essential
- Basic level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure.
- Basic knowledge of safety issues as they apply to medical equipment such as electrical, mechanical and contamination hazards
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
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).
