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Mechanical Engineer
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-HS052-1224
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glan Clwyd Hospital
Town
Rhyl
Salary
£46,840 - £53,602 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/01/2025 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Chief Mechanical Engineer

Band 7

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 

 

Job overview

Chief Mechanical Engineering Technician

Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board

The mechanical workshop is an integral section of 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 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.

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
  • Degree in relevant subject or recognised equivalent (e.g. HNC/HND) plus specialist training and experience to masters equivalent level.
  • Recognised welding qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Managerial qualification.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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
Desirable criteria
  • An understanding of radiotherapy equipment and facilities

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to solve problems under pressure and adapt to a variety of situations
  • Good interpersonal & communication skills with different staff groups.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mel Lewis
Job title
Head of EBME
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 841204
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