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Job overview
Are you keen and enthusiastic, can you be relied upon to support clinical staff working in a front line patient environment? - Then you may be who we are looking for to fill a full time vacancy arising in our Logistics Team.
A cheerful disposition and good interpersonal skills are essential as direct contact with clients, customers and suppliers is expected. You should have a good basic education to NVQ level 3, with some computer skills and hold a full driving licence. Current technical knowledge is not essential, but you must be willing and have the aptitude to undertake any necessary training provided.
Main duties of the job
Carrying out a range of routine and some non-routine technical work involving the commissioning, repair and servicing of medical equipment.
Transporting medical equipment between the Clinical Engineering base and user locations.
Participating in a maintenance programme for community equipment and liaising with patients in their homes.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to lift medium weights and move wheeled equipment
- Able to plan work, and exercise own initiative
- Capable of using computer databases and spreadsheets to record and manage work
Desirable
- Technical skills
Clinical
Essential
- Basic level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure
- Basic knowledge of safety issues as they apply to medical equipment such as electrical, mechanical and contamination hazards
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Experience
Essential
- Vehicle driving experience
- Working in a workshop or similar settings
- Dealing with customers and the public
- Driving license
Desirable
- Practical working with tools
- Dealing with patients
Managerial
Essential
- Planning work, liaising with customers
- Working without direct supervision
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Good level of general education
Desirable
- Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification
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This advert is for Senior Assistant Clinical Technologist with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 3 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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