Associate Practitioner Clinical Technologist-Medical Devices Unit

Job title:

Associate Practitioner Clinical Technologist-Medical Devices Unit

Company

NHS Scotland

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern is Monday-Friday 09.00-17.00 (37.5 hours).

This is a role for a committed and self-motivated person with opportunities for varied and challenging work within the Mechanical Engineering Section of the Medical Devices Unit (MDU), a multi-disciplinary clinical engineering team. The post holder will be a member of a team providing a design, development, manufacturing, and test service for novel medical devices; and a maintenance, repair, and instrument calibration service for a wide range of healthcare equipment with a mechanical function.

Staff at this level will continue to develop and update their skills and knowledge. The post holder will be expected to attend relevant study days, short courses and presentations for generic and specific competency on a wide range of medical equipment and their impact on clinical management.

Entry requirements: A relevant science / technology-based Higher National Diploma, S(N)VQ level 4 or equivalent e.g. a relevant HNC in an appropriate subject, may be acceptable provided there is an equivalent profile of knowledge, training and experience to HND / S(N)VQ level 4.

You will normally work 37.50 hours a week, Monday to Friday. The role is based in the Medical Devices Unit, West Glasgow ACH, but will require regular travel to acute and community sites across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

This is a permanent position, with the option to join the NHS superannuation scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Prospective applicants can discuss the post informally with Thomas Murdoch, Workshop Manager (Tel: 0141 201 0259), e-mail:

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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Expected salary

Location

Glasgow

Job date

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 05:35:01 GMT

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