Innovation Technologist, Healthcare Scientist/Quality Co-ordinator

Integrated Care System; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Innovation Technologist to be part of a multidisciplinary team at the TriTech Institute. This role involves designing, developing, and testing medical devices while ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 standards. The successful candidate will also supervise junior staff and contribute to various research and innovation projects. Ideal candidates should have relevant degrees and extensive experience in healthcare technology.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Team collaboration

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• BSc in Clinical Technology or equivalent experience required.
• Significant experience in healthcare technology setting is necessary.
• Proven experience in research and development essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop medical devices and software.
• Act as QMS Coordinator ensuring compliance with ISO 13485.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Healthcare technology

Quality Management

Research and Development

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BSc in Clinical Technology

MSc in a relevant technology area

PhD in a relevant technology area

Tools

ISO 13485 compliance knowledge

Job description

Innovation Technologist, Healthcare Scientist/Quality Co-ordinator

The Innovation Technologist will be a pivotal member of the team with a wide range of duties within Tritech Institute. The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team to design, develop, and test complex medical devices and software platforms. They also coordinate the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 13485 standards. They will have a key role in developing innovative medical technologies to meet unmet clinical needs and will participate in delivery of a wide portfolio of research and innovation projects.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop novel medical devices and software.Conduct precision repairs and testing in the development lab.Participate in delivery of a wide range of projects (clinical trials, audits and wider innovation projects).

Quality Management:

Act as QMS Coordinator, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485.Maintain accurate records and documentation.Support continuous improvement initiatives.Leadership & Supervision:

Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Deputise for the Clinical Scientist when required.Organise and manage workloads and resources.Communication & Collaboration:

Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

Provide technical guidance and training.Represent the department in meetings and conferences.Service Improvement & Compliance:

Contribute to service planning and policy development.

Ensure adherence to UHB policies and statutory regulations.Promote equality, diversity, and environmental responsibility.

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

This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 31.07.2026 due to funding. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

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 responsibilities

The Innovation Technologist (Band 6) within the TriTech Institute & Innovation team plays a pivotal role in the development and implementation of novel medical technologies aimed at addressing unmet clinical needs.

Working autonomously within a multidisciplinary environment, the post holder is responsible for designing, testing, and refining complex medical devices and software platforms. A key aspect of the role includes coordinating the departments Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 13485 standards, ensuring all policies and procedures are effectively implemented. The role also involves supervising junior staff, supporting clinical trials, maintaining accurate technical documentation, and deputising for the Clinical Scientist in their absence.

The post holder contributes to service improvement, staff development, and fosters a culture of continuous innovation and quality within the department.

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 15-08-25

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• BSc in Clinical Technology or Electronic/Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification / experience in Technology / Clinical Engineering
• Evidence of continuous professional development in relevant sphere postgraduate level
• Evidence of Research & Development experience
• Eligibility for membership of the HCPC at 'Clinical Scientist' level
• MSc in a relevant technology area
• PhD in a relevant technology area

Experience

• Significant experience and currently working in a healthcare technology setting.
• Organizational, interpersonal and operational skills needed for post i.e. management of resources i.e. planning and delivery of service provision
• Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post i.e. technical documentation to ISO 13485 standards
• Significant post registration, most recently in a specialty dealing with research and development

Other

• Works well both as an individual and as part of a team, always acting in a professional manner
• Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under professional Code of Conduct. Working knowledge of multidisciplinary team working
• Substantial experience of clinical audit and research. Ability to gather data within sphere of responsibility
• Flexibility to meet service needs - Amenable to change as required
• Working knowledge of clinical governance
• Welsh Speaker (level 1)

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.

Tritech Institute and Innovation Programme Manager