About this role
Job summary
This role is within ALAS Posture & Mobility Service based within Treforest Industrial Estate. The postholder will work within the community repairing wheelchairs and will be provided with a UHB vehicle.
We are looking for two individuals who are self motived, organised and team players. The successful candidates will need to be patient focused ensuring the best service is provided to our service users. A clean driving license is required as the role will involve daily driving around South Wales. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent technical qualification is essential as well as having the ability to use a range of engineering tools. The successful candidates will need to be flexible and committed to the role. Experience working with wheelchairs in a technical capacity is desirable as well as working in wheelchair or related service.
The two roles are full time posts working Monday - Friday, however due to the nature of the role, the successful candidates will need to part of the out of hours emergency repair service.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the Field Service Engineer post are as follow;
The repair and adjustment of wheelchairs including the fitting of wheelchair components. To undertake visits to the homes of patients across South Wales and will therefore need to hold a full driving license and be aware of lone worker issues. To carry out administrative functions to support the clinical and technical team, that will include necessary administration, loading and unloading equipment, checking equipment prior to fittings and monitoring van stock. To be part of the out of hours emergency repair service. To assess and diagnose faults in Posture and Mobility equipment and undertake appropriate repairs in the community to ensure that the equipment is functional and safe for patient use. Carry out basic programming/diagnostics of powered wheelchairs. Demonstration and adjust the setup of the wheelchair and accessories in the patient's own home/ community or school, under the clinical guidance and direction of the Senior Clinician / Technicians. Responsible for the fitting of special accessories at the clinic or in the person's own home / place of residence/school within a specified range under instructions from senior clinical/technical staff. To be flexible with time management if providing an on-call out of hour's service as required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent technical Qualification Or experience of working within a technical environment
Experience Essential
Direct contact with people on a daily basis. Willing to receive training
Desirable
Experience working with wheelchairs in a technical capacity. Experience of working with people with a disability.
Skills Essential
Ability to use a computer. Ability to safely use a range of engineering tools, good practical abilities. Communication skills.
Desirable
Qualification in a practical skill(s)
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE Desirable
Working in a wheelchair or related service.
PERSONAL QUALITIES Essential
Enthusiastic. Committed approach. Adaptable. Flexible to the service. Good team player.
OTHER Essential
Full driving license.
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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address ALAS Posture & Mobility Centre
Taffs Fall Road, Treforest Industrial Estate
Treforest
CF37 5TF
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)