Clinical Technologist

Integrated Care System; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Clinical Technologist at Hywel Dda University Health Board. The role involves servicing and maintaining medical equipment, providing essential healthcare support across various sites. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and strong communication skills, and will work within a dynamic healthcare environment to enhance patient care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Clinical Technology or Electronic/Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in Clinical Engineering or Electronics required.
• Ability to produce written and verbal reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and inspections on medical equipment.
• Problem solve with a wide range of complex equipment.
• Produce reports and documentation related to technical activities.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Clinical Technology

BSc in Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Equivalent qualification/experience in Electronics/Clinical Engineering

Job description

An exciting vacancy has arisen to join the Clinical Engineering team at Hywel Dda University Health Board. The Clinical Engineering Department delivers medical equipment management services throughout the University Health Board.

We currently have a vacancy for a Band 5 Clinical Technologist. The successful candidate will become part of a team, specialising in servicing, maintaining and managing a wide range of medical equipment. This role will be based in Bronglais General Hospital, although the post-holder will be expected to carry out their duties across the University Health Board as necessary.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a member of the Clinical Engineering team and will be required to largely work on own initiative, carrying out preventive maintenance and inspections. They will be expected to problem solve with a wide range of complex equipment.

The post holder will have the ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post e.g. technical documentation. Excellent team working and communication skills are essential.

The post holder will have a degree in Clinical Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or an equivalent qualification, or experience in Electronics/Clinical Engineering. Sufficient postregistration experience most recently in a specialty dealing with ventilation / CPAP / anaesthetics is desirable.Specific training on a range of medical devices will be provided.

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:

o Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwesto Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshireo Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settingso 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 providerso Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

This post is advertised as a Band 5 position and, ideally, candidates for this role will have achieved a BSc in Clinical Technology or Electronic/Electrical Engineering or hold an equivalent qualification. Alternatively, they will have an equivalent amount of experience in Electronics or Clinical Engineering. However, applicants who do not currently meet the full requirements for the Band 5 role are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Annex 21 rules. Then, through a combination of on-the-job experience and external study, they will need to develop a portfolio to obtain registration either as a Registered Clinical Technologist (RCT) or via the Academy for Healthcare Science Practitioner Training Programme (AHCS PTP). This must be done within a maximum of 4 years.

The Annex 21 rules mean the successful applicant will be supported by a development plan. During the first year, payment will be 60% of the top rate of Band 5 pay, 65% in the second year, 70% in the third year and 75% in the fourth year. Following successfully achieving registration with the RCT or AHCS PTP, the post holder will then be employed at Band 5 at the minimum point on the scale. Support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the successful applicant to the Band 5 role. Failure to achieve the qualification in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.

As part of the Annex 21 process, there is no financial penalty to those who apply for this role where the percentage will cause a reduction in pay, subsequently a local protection would be put in place until the pay has caught up.

The department provides a broad range of complex, routine and non-routine activities including servicing, repair, calibration, safety testing, quality assurance, evaluation, commissioning, decommissioning, planned preventive maintenance of clinical equipment and devices.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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 06/08/2025.

Please note, all interviews to be held in person, not online.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• BSc in Clinical Technology or Electronic/Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification/experience in Electronics/Clinical Engineering.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development in a relevant sphere.
• Eligibility for membership of the Register of Clinical Technologists.
• Anatomy & physiology training
• Ventilator & anaesthetic technical training

Experience

• Sufficient experience in a Clinical Engineering setting.
• Organisational, interpersonal and operational skills needed for the post including management of resources for planning and delivery of service provision.
• Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post e.g. technical documentation.
• Sufficient post registration experience, most recently in a specialty dealing with ventilation, CPAP and anaesthetics.

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Other

• The applicant must be motivated and possess a non-judgemental attitude towards others.
• Works well both as an individual and as part of a team, always acts in a professional manner.
• Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under the professional Code of Conduct.
• Working knowledge of multidisciplinary team working
• Working knowledge of clinical governance.
• Knowledge of audit and systems.
• Ability to gather data within sphere of responsibility.
• Flexibility to meet service needs.
• Amendable to change as required

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.