Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Innovation & Tritech department as a Clinical Scientist. Innovation & Tritech aims to identify new, unmet clinical needs and translate these into innovative medical technologies to benefit patients, staff and the wider health economy. The team has detailed knowledge of the UK's regulatory requirements and aims to help bring innovative products and ideas to market.
This health board-wide and externally facing post will be a key member of the team and will be expected to work without supervision. They will be responsible for developing and problem solving on a wide range of highly complex novel medical devices and more general innovations.
This post is full time and on a permanent basis based at the Tritech Institute, Dura Park, Bynea, Llanelli.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to carry out a range of assigned tasks and responsibilities that will support the Head of Innovation & Tritech. The post holder will take charge of project development, delegating duties to junior staff, as appropriate. This will involve adapting to the needs and requirements within the department to promote and support its ideals and targets. They will be expected to deputise for the leads of the Innovation and Tritech department attending meetings, interviews and undertaking research, development, audit, incident investigation and policy review in their absence. The post holder may on occasions be required to work within other areas of the Directorate.
The post holder will cover all medical disciplines and work with universities and industry partners. Their primary responsibility will be in developing the project delivery plans of a portfolio of projects ensuring the 'hitting of income generation and clinical investigation research recruitment targets'. They will manage technical complex cases, including clinical trials on novel / innovative medical devices. This will include making decisions on service provision, making judgements involving complex facts or situations, which require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
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 (four 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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The post holder will monitor and provide advice to the Innovation and Tritech leads of actual or potential problems with regard to development work and technical tasks, provide strategies to resolve these issues, taking an active role in delivering these strategies.They will be responsible for the administration of complex technical information in accordance with the departments ISO 13485 quality management system (QMS). In addition, the post holder will ensure that any personal and professional development plans reflect the requirements of ISO 13485 and the Academy of Health Science.
The post holder will be responsible for organising their own workload and supervising the workload of junior clinical technologists, student clinical technologists and other technical staff.Success will be measured by number of new investigators, number of new collaborations and grant income.
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 12/01/2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The post holder will monitor and provide advice to the Innovation and Tritech leads of actual or potential problems with regard to development work and technical tasks, provide strategies to resolve these issues, taking an active role in delivering these strategies.They will be responsible for the administration of complex technical information in accordance with the departments ISO 13485 quality management system (QMS). In addition, the post holder will ensure that any personal and professional development plans reflect the requirements of ISO 13485 and the Academy of Health Science.
The post holder will be responsible for organising their own workload and supervising the workload of junior clinical technologists, student clinical technologists and other technical staff.Success will be measured by number of new investigators, number of new collaborations and grant income.
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 12/01/2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- MSc in Clinical Technology or Electronic/Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification / experience in Electronics/Clinical Engineering.
- Evidence of continuous professional development in relevant sphere postgraduate level.
- Evidence of Research & Development experience.
- Eligibility for membership of the Academy of Healthcare Science at 'Clinical Scientist / STP' level.
- Eligibility for membership of the HCPC at Clinical Scientist level.
Desirable
- PhD in Clinical Technology or Electronic/Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification
- Teaching qualification ie. PGCE
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience and currently working in a healthcare technology 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 to ISO 13485 standards.
Desirable
- Significant post registration, most recently in a relevant specialty dealing with ventilation / anaesthetics.
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Works well both as an individual and as part of a team, always acting in a professional manner
- Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under professional Code of Conduct
- Working knowledge of multidisciplinary team working
- Working knowledge of clinical governance
- Substantial experience of clinical audit and research
- Ability to gather data within sphere of responsibility
- Flexibility to meet service needs
- Amenable to change as required
- Working knowledge of clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- MSc in Clinical Technology or Electronic/Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification / experience in Electronics/Clinical Engineering.
- Evidence of continuous professional development in relevant sphere postgraduate level.
- Evidence of Research & Development experience.
- Eligibility for membership of the Academy of Healthcare Science at 'Clinical Scientist / STP' level.
- Eligibility for membership of the HCPC at Clinical Scientist level.
Desirable
- PhD in Clinical Technology or Electronic/Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification
- Teaching qualification ie. PGCE
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience and currently working in a healthcare technology 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 to ISO 13485 standards.
Desirable
- Significant post registration, most recently in a relevant specialty dealing with ventilation / anaesthetics.
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Works well both as an individual and as part of a team, always acting in a professional manner
- Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under professional Code of Conduct
- Working knowledge of multidisciplinary team working
- Working knowledge of clinical governance
- Substantial experience of clinical audit and research
- Ability to gather data within sphere of responsibility
- Flexibility to meet service needs
- Amenable to change as required
- Working knowledge of clinical governance
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).
