Job Overview
We are looking to recruit a dynamic individual who possesses the enthusiasm and determination to succeed in this exciting role.
The post holder will coordinate device movements and management within their local equipment library, with the aim of providing medical equipment that is fit for service to the right patient at the right place and in the right location.
The range of tasks that fall out from this aim will be carried out to the highest standards to enable clinical staff to provide quality and timely care to patients.
Working within agreed protocols and under the direction of more senior members of the team, the successful applicant will be required to carry out a range of tasks, to support the supply of medical equipment to clinical teams.
Some broader responsibilities will be rotated over time across the peer group to suit the needs of the service and this will be done through agreement with the post holder, via the appraisal and objective setting process.
Added to these duties the post holder will be required to attend meetings, undertake audits, contribute to incident investigation, problem solving and policy review.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed in the course of fulfilling their duties.
The post holder may on occasions be required to work within other areas of the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
Whilst working under the direction of senior team members and within agreed protocols the post holder will be expected to otherwise prioritise and organise their daily work.
Undertakes planned maintenance on medical devices when required.
Undertakes repairs to medical equipment when required and when considered competent to do so.
Contributes to the development and delivery of team and service objectives.
Assists and supports others in delivering technical solutions involving medical equipment.
Required to act independently within guidelines, referring to supervisory management when appropriate.
Supports and works with medical device service contractors in the discharge of their duties.
Contributes to maintaining standards within the department.
At all times operates in accordance with Health Board policies and procedures.
Actively contributes to the maintenance of the medical device inventory.
Ensures one's own practice aligns with, and reflects the stipulations of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine and is evidence-based.
Ensures that personal and professional development plans reflect the requirements of the department's recognised quality standard and the AHCS.
Working for our organisation
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
Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
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