Job summary
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 31/03/2027. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
An exciting vacancy has arisen to join the Clinical Engineering team at Hywel Dda University Health Board.
The Clinical Engineering Department delivers medical equipment management services throughout the University Health Board.
The department provides a broad range of complex, routine and non-routine activities including servicing, repair, calibration, safety testing, quality assurance, evaluation, commissioning, decommissioning, planned preventive maintenance of clinical equipment and devices.
We currently have a vacancy for a Band 6 Senior Clinical Technologist. The successful candidate will become part of a team, managing theconfiguration roll out the E-Obs and E-flow project and in particular configuration of the Hillrom Connex Devices based in one of the acute sites, (although the post-holder will be expected to carry out their duties across the University Health Board as necessary).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a member of the clinical engineering team and will be required to largely work on own initiative, they will be the link between digital and clinical engineering.
This post will manage the configuration and roll out the E-Obs and E-flow project and in particular configuration of the Hillrom Connex Devices. They will be carrying out preventive maintenance and inspections along with problem solving on complex equipment .
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHShealthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion,Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary,community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilitiesservices.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well aspublic, private and third sector colleagues, including our valuedteam of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth;Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital inLlanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandoveryhospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital inCeredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals inPembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan inCeredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managedpractices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices;and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 12.09.25
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 12.09.25
Person Specification
Qualifications & 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 postgraduate diploma level.
- Membership of or actively working towards membership of the Register of Clinical Technologists or AHCS .
- Working knowledge of multidisciplinary team working
- Working knowledge of clinical governance.
- Knowledge of audit and research.
Desirable
- Anatomy & physiology training
- Ventilator technical training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience and currently working 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 experience, most recently in a specialty dealing with ventilation and anaesthetics e.g. Critical Care / Theatres.
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to meet service needs
Langiage Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & 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 postgraduate diploma level.
- Membership of or actively working towards membership of the Register of Clinical Technologists or AHCS .
- Working knowledge of multidisciplinary team working
- Working knowledge of clinical governance.
- Knowledge of audit and research.
Desirable
- Anatomy & physiology training
- Ventilator technical training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience and currently working 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 experience, most recently in a specialty dealing with ventilation and anaesthetics e.g. Critical Care / Theatres.
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to meet service needs
Langiage Skills
Desirable
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).
