Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for not one, but two jobs as Principal Clinical Technologists at two different sites within Hywel Dda University Health Board. The successful candidates would carry the full responsibility for leadership for the Clinical Engineering department, one based at Glangwili General Hospital site in Carmarthen, and one at Withybush General Hospital site in Haverfordwest.
The successful candidate would be responsible for the day to day activities of the Clinical Engineering function for their respective sites. Please view the job description for more details. The role would also involve ownership of specific projects that relate to medical devices. These may develop over time based on the successful applicant's skills and experiences and the needs of the department.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Head of Clinical Engineering, the successful candidate would be responsible for the management and oversight for the lifecycle of the medical device under the portfolio of the respective site (circa 30,000 devices across the Health Board). You will lead the team of Technologists, Apprentices, Administration staff and the Equipment Librarian resident at these sites and surround areas. Working with the wider Clinical Engineering team across the 4 Acute sites within the Health Board, you would be responsible to ensure the compliance and performance of the medical devices are maximised, to ensure we can provide the best quality of service we can for our patients.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (five of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 09/06/23
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 09/06/23
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Technology or Electronic/Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification / experience in Electronics/Clinical Engineering.
- Evidence of continuous professional development in relevant sphere to Masters Level
- Registered Clinical Technologist and Incorporated Member of a relevant institute
Desirable
- Anatomy & physiology training
- Ventilator and anaesthetic technical training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a clinical engineering setting
- Organizational, interpersonal and operational skills needed for post i.e. management of resources i.e. planning and delivery of service provision
- Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post i.e. technical documentation
Desirable
- Significant post registration, most recently in a speciality dealing with ventilation / anaesthetics
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Technology or Electronic/Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification / experience in Electronics/Clinical Engineering.
- Evidence of continuous professional development in relevant sphere to Masters Level
- Registered Clinical Technologist and Incorporated Member of a relevant institute
Desirable
- Anatomy & physiology training
- Ventilator and anaesthetic technical training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a clinical engineering setting
- Organizational, interpersonal and operational skills needed for post i.e. management of resources i.e. planning and delivery of service provision
- Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post i.e. technical documentation
Desirable
- Significant post registration, most recently in a speciality dealing with ventilation / anaesthetics
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital/ Withybush General Hospital
Carmarthen/ Haverfordwest
SA31 2AF
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
