About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Medical Devices Trainer working with the Hywel Dda Health Board - Medical Devices Training Team (MDTT). The duties will include:
Providing evidence-based specialist training on all high risk Medical devices, focusing on medical device safety, quality, and embedding change within clinical practice. Planning, coordinating and delivering aspects of the Health Board training Programme.
Main duties of the job
Work with the Head of Clinical Engineering, Medical Devices Coordinator and Site leads to identify devices that require training and/or assessment.o Develop training strategies for identified high risk medical devices.o To provide evidence-based training on defined medical devices.o Develop, plan and coordinate the training programme for all identified medical devices.o Liaise with training providers from companies to ensure training and assessments are of a suitable standard and that staff training is recorded on the ESR system.o Ensure that all training and assessments are recorded via the Health Board ESR/OLM systems.o Evaluate and report on provision and attendance on training.o Develop, supervise and support current and new work based trainers.o Arrange regular clinical days to maintain credibility.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare 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 disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community 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.
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 18/08/2026
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Accredited degree relevant to the role (e.g. BSc in Audiology, Cardiac Physiology, Clinical Engineering, Neurophysiology, Medical Physics, Respiratory Physiology) and relevant professional registration with, for example, AHCS, RCT, NMC or GPhC within 3 months of appointment OR Equivalent knowledge and experience at BSc level (with or without a related degree) and Progression through AHCS/RCT Practitioner Training Programme equivalence scheme (PTPE) or similar and relevant professional registration within 24 months of appointment. Successful completion of or working towards a PGCE or an alternative qualification at post graduate level, or equivalent experience. Evidence of medical device competencies appropriate to their role.
Desirable
PGCE
Other Essential
Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner. Flexible approach to needs of the service.
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Experience Essential
Broad range of clinical / technical experience. Evidence of previous contributions towards training and education. Demonstrates an excellent understanding of using medical devices
Desirable
Experience of conducting audit and research Recent experience of clinical skills education.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Health Board Wide
Health Board Wide
SA31 2AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)