About this role
Job summary
The Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Local Health Board's Clinical Engineering Department delivers medical equipment management services throughout the Health Board.
The department provides a broad range of complex, routine and non-routine activities including planned preventive maintenance, repair, calibration, safety testing, quality assurance, evaluation, commissioning, decommissioning, of medical equipment.
We currently have a vacancy for a Band 4 Healthcare Science Associate. The successful candidate will become part of a team, specialised in servicing, maintaining and managing a range of medical equipment based in Princess of Wales Hospital, (although the post-holder will be expected to carry out their duties across the Health Board as necessary).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a medical technical service support that will include the acceptance, test, repair, calibration and preventative maintenance of electrical, electronic, electro-medical, mechano-medical and medical gas equipment within the UHB.
On occasion there may requirement to travel to other sites within the UHB to assist with workload/schedules or for training purposes.
Will use various health board software packages in the course of their duty, such as recording of jobs for medical equipment, and stock/parts ordering and distribution.
You will have a UK accredited OND/HNC/HND in Electronic & Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification/experience in Electronics/Clinical Engineering. Specific training on a range of medical devices will be provided. Computer literacy along with excellent team working and communication skills will be required.
Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Thisdoesn'tmean essential;whilst the candidatedoesn'tneed to have skills in Welsh,we'llconsider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Values Essential
The applicant must be motivated and possesses a non-judgemental attitude towards others. Works well both as an individual and as part of a team, always acting in a professional manner.
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
Proven organisational and time management skills. Ability to demonstrate an excellent standard of written communication skills/ literacy.
Desirable
Ability to demonstrate good standard of record keeping in line with quality standards. Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above
Experience Essential
The ability to display a working knowledge of electronic, electrical/ mechanical engineering. Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post i.e. technical documentation.
Desirable
Previous experience in Electronics repair and maintenance environment.
Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential
OND/HNC/HND in Electronic & Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification/experience in Electronics/Clinical Engineering Evidence of continuous professional development in relevant sphere.
Desirable
Eligibility for membership of IPEM RCT and Clinical Technologists Scheme.
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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Princess of Wales Hospital
Coity Road
Bridgend
CF31 1RQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)