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.
Job Overview
Chief Mechanical Engineering Technician Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board The mechanical workshop is an integral section of the Radiotherapy Service, within the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre at Glan Clwyd Hospital. Its primary purpose is the production of specialist bespoke patient treatment aids, individualised immobilisation devices, and medical accessories to aid in the accurate location and treatment of patients undergoing radiotherapy. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled, enthusiastic, and driven individual to be responsible for the design, development, and manufacture of special bespoke products. Main Duties of the Job
You will carry out the design, development, and manufacture of bespoke equipment and novel devices for both the Radiotherapy Service and other clinical areas across the wider Health Board. You will design and manufacture prototype devices, including the modification of existing equipment. Integrate conflicting elements and work to international standards when identifying, evaluating, and selecting solutions. You will create highly complex medical and other device prototypes using computer-aided design software and a range of workshop equipment, processes, and precision techniques. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification
Qualifications
Degree in relevant subject or recognised equivalent (e.g. HNC/HND) plus specialist training and experience to masters equivalent level. Recognised welding qualification. Experience
Academically trained with extensive experience on Computer Aided Drawing packages, Computer Aided Machining, and all forms of welding techniques. Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, machining, and fabrication techniques. An understanding of radiotherapy equipment and facilities. Skills
Ability to solve problems under pressure and adapt to a variety of situations. Good interpersonal & communication skills with different staff groups. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a
Health and Care visa
or
Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting
Work in the UK . 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.
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Chief Mechanical Engineering Technician Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board The mechanical workshop is an integral section of the Radiotherapy Service, within the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre at Glan Clwyd Hospital. Its primary purpose is the production of specialist bespoke patient treatment aids, individualised immobilisation devices, and medical accessories to aid in the accurate location and treatment of patients undergoing radiotherapy. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled, enthusiastic, and driven individual to be responsible for the design, development, and manufacture of special bespoke products. Main Duties of the Job
You will carry out the design, development, and manufacture of bespoke equipment and novel devices for both the Radiotherapy Service and other clinical areas across the wider Health Board. You will design and manufacture prototype devices, including the modification of existing equipment. Integrate conflicting elements and work to international standards when identifying, evaluating, and selecting solutions. You will create highly complex medical and other device prototypes using computer-aided design software and a range of workshop equipment, processes, and precision techniques. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification
Qualifications
Degree in relevant subject or recognised equivalent (e.g. HNC/HND) plus specialist training and experience to masters equivalent level. Recognised welding qualification. Experience
Academically trained with extensive experience on Computer Aided Drawing packages, Computer Aided Machining, and all forms of welding techniques. Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, machining, and fabrication techniques. An understanding of radiotherapy equipment and facilities. Skills
Ability to solve problems under pressure and adapt to a variety of situations. Good interpersonal & communication skills with different staff groups. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a
Health and Care visa
or
Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting
Work in the UK . 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.
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