Clinical Scientist

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

The Posture & Mobility Service has the exciting opportunity of a permanent Clinical Scientist position for an individual with experience of the Rehabilitation Engineering specialism; the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team to deliver services across all of North & Mid Wales.

We are looking for a highly skilled, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to work alongside the existing Clinical Scientists, wider Clinical Engineering Team, and the Service Management Team to bring high quality Technical and Clinical expertise to our teams based at Wrexham and Llanfairfechan. The post holder will work closely with our Principal Clinical Scientist to ensure that their work is aligned to the overall strategy of the service, and assist in the delivery of our Referral to Treatment Targets.

The role supports the service to meet the needs of the populace of North & Mid Wales in the assessment and prescription for Wheelchair Seating including Custom Made and Modified Medical Devices, and ensuring compliance with the standards of the service’s quality system (ISO13485).

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

Main duties of the job

To perform advanced clinical and scientific activities across a range of rehabilitative functions provided by the Posture & Mobility Service.

The primary responsibilities of the role are:

To deliver a comprehensive and integrated Custom Made Seating service across the service area.

Supervisory and line management responsibility for clinical staff – including Trainee Clinical Scientists and Rehabilitation Engineers who each hold their own independent caseloads.

Non-clinical responsibilities include participation in clinical research, service development projects, clinical audit, directing allocated staff and collaborating with other professionals/agencies. Within the role there is a responsibility to maintain personal professional development and give

presentations to colleagues as part of CPD and formal training programmes of clinical staff within the department.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main 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

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Recognised MSc qualification in Clinical Science (Clinical Engineering), to include those currently studying on an NSHCS recognised scheme, or equivalent.
• Post-MSc professional (specialist) training qualification or equivalent (e.g. relevant IPEM / NSHCS training)
• Registered, or eligible to be registered with HCPC (on completion of scheme)
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Oxford Postural Management course certificate.
• Post-MSc professional (specialist) training qualification or equivalent in Clinical Science
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Advanced experience of rehabilitative equipment provision including assessment and management.
• Advanced experience in postural assessment and management.
• Experience of clinical line management
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in clinical research.
• Experience in managing cases of difficult service users
  
  

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Advanced knowledge of rehabilitative posture & mobility provision including assessment and management.
• Knowledge of equipment used for interventions including assistive technologies and postural management equipment.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of service development.
• Knowledge of Rehabilitation Medicine applied in a Postural Management setting