Job summary
Are you an experienced engineer in the field of medical equipment management? Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking a highly motivated individual to take up the post of Head of MEMS. You will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of MEMS technologies, as well as a proven track record of success in managing complex equipment-based projects and driving research and development. Join us in our mission to provide outstanding healthcare to our hospitals and our community.
Main duties of the job
As a Consultant Clinical Scientist, you will be providing leadership for, and managing a large Health Board-wide service over 3 hospital sites as well as renal technical services, in total over 40 members of staff and significant budgetary management. You will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of equipment solutions to enhance healthcare delivery. Your excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills will be essential for working with a range of medical, clinical and non-clinical members of staff, industry representatives and professional groups. You will be expected to present balanced and succinct information across the organisation up to executive level.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department sits within the Clinical Diagnostics and Therapeutics Division, part of the Neath Port Talbot and Singleton Service Group. The postholder will be managerially and professionally responsible to the Director of MPCE and is also expected to engage in activities as required by the Director of Therapies and Healthcare Sciences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department sits within the Clinical Diagnostics and Therapeutics Division, part of the Neath Port Talbot and Singleton Service Group. The postholder will be managerially and professionally responsible to the Director of MPCE and is also expected to engage in activities as required by the Director of Therapies and Healthcare Sciences.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc honours degree (2:1 or first) in Bioengineering/Clinical Engineering (or equivalent experience) and/or MSc in Bioengineering/Clinical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Registration with the Healthcare Professions Council
- Registration with the Academy of Healthcare Scientists on the Higher Scientific Specialist Register (or demonstrated ability to obtain registration within 12 months of appointment)
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Membership of a professional institution
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in medical equipment management
- Experience managing and providing leadership for scientific & technical staff and services including managing development projects
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Experience in writing successful cases for strategic business development
- Experience of leading and managing change
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc honours degree (2:1 or first) in Bioengineering/Clinical Engineering (or equivalent experience) and/or MSc in Bioengineering/Clinical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Registration with the Healthcare Professions Council
- Registration with the Academy of Healthcare Scientists on the Higher Scientific Specialist Register (or demonstrated ability to obtain registration within 12 months of appointment)
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Membership of a professional institution
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in medical equipment management
- Experience managing and providing leadership for scientific & technical staff and services including managing development projects
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Experience in writing successful cases for strategic business development
- Experience of leading and managing change
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).
