Equipment Supervising Officer

at  Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Cancer Centre is a division of the Trust, and one of the leading non-surgical oncology centres in the United Kingdom. The challenge is to go further and achieve the quality of services, patient experience and clinical outcomes that are comparable with the best in Europe and the western world. In support of this ambition, the Trust has facilitated the Transforming Cancer Services Programme, which sets out a compelling vision for excellence in South East Wales. Working closely with Welsh Government and Local Health Boards, the programme will consist of a number of projects which include the development of a new cancer centre (nVCC) in Cardiff, a Radiotherapy Satellite Centre in Abergavenny and the reconfiguration of outreach services.
The post holder will work in the nVCC Project as part of an equipment workstream, supporting the Transformational Change Director in delivering the workstream objectives and dependency link wider TCS Programme to deliver a new hospital in 2027. The post requires an individual who has excellent organisational and communication skills. Experience of working in healthcare setting is desirable but not essential.
Assist in the development of equipment specifications and the subsequent evaluation and selection of equipment
Be involved in the development of equipment solutions and layouts
Work with the project workstream to identify risks relating to equipment
Identify equipment transfer potential
Work in collaboration with departments/services together with removals and disposals partners to organize Department level support in relation to equipment removals and transfers
Carry out research and development work to support the effective discharge of responsibilities
Serve as a central contact point for equipment maintenance and repair (excepting medical devices).
For full details of the post holder’s responsibilities and each phase of the project – please see Appendix.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service , as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
The role is permanent position. The successful applicant will need to establish credibility with a wide range of stakeholders and have the required knowledge and performance skills to fulfil the duties and responsibilities outlined within the Job Description.
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Please refer the Job description for details