Job summary An exciting vacancy 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 09/12/2024.
Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential GCSE Maths, English Language, Science (C grade or above).
Level 3 Qualification 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 management of resources planning and delivery of service provision.
Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post technical documentation Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)