Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Clinical Engineering team at Hywel Dda University Health Board. The post holder will complete medical device maintenance and repairs within Prince Philip Hospital with the aim of providing medical equipment that is fit for service.
Main duties of the job
Working within agreed protocols and under the direction of more senior members of the team. The post holder will be expected to otherwise prioritise and organise their daily work.
The post holder will be required to carry out a range of tasks to support the supply of medical equipment to clinical teams.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 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.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes
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 04/06/2025.
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 04/06/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- GCSE Maths, English Language, Science (C grade or above).
- Level 3 Qualification e.g. OND/A Level or equivalent qualification / experience in a relevant area such as clinical Technology or Electrical / Electronic Engineering
Desirable
- Anatomy & physiology training
- Eligibility for membership of AHCS at Practitioner level and/or RCT.
Experience
Essential
- The ability to display a working knowledge of electronic, electrical / mechanical engineering
- Organisational, 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
Language Skills
Desirable
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Proven organisational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills with patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team alike i.e. Clear and concise Speech, Polite and has an ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding to others
- Ability to demonstrate an excellent standard of written communication skills/ literacy
- Able to demonstrate a positive and caring attitude to all patients, relatives and members of staff in a calm and professional manner
- Able to demonstrate the ability to cope under pressure
- Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under professional Code of Conduct
- Working knowledge of multidisciplinary team working Working knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of audit and research. Ability to gather data within sphere of responsibility
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate good standard of record keeping in line with quality standards
- ECDL/IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- GCSE Maths, English Language, Science (C grade or above).
- Level 3 Qualification e.g. OND/A Level or equivalent qualification / experience in a relevant area such as clinical Technology or Electrical / Electronic Engineering
Desirable
- Anatomy & physiology training
- Eligibility for membership of AHCS at Practitioner level and/or RCT.
Experience
Essential
- The ability to display a working knowledge of electronic, electrical / mechanical engineering
- Organisational, 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
Language Skills
Desirable
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Proven organisational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills with patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team alike i.e. Clear and concise Speech, Polite and has an ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding to others
- Ability to demonstrate an excellent standard of written communication skills/ literacy
- Able to demonstrate a positive and caring attitude to all patients, relatives and members of staff in a calm and professional manner
- Able to demonstrate the ability to cope under pressure
- Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under professional Code of Conduct
- Working knowledge of multidisciplinary team working Working knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of audit and research. Ability to gather data within sphere of responsibility
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate good standard of record keeping in line with quality standards
- ECDL/IT skills
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).
