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Main duties of the job

To perform advanced clinical and scientific activities across a range of rehabilitative functions provided by the Posture & Mobility service. The primary responsibility will be to deliver a comprehensive and integrated Custom Made Seating service across the service area. Non-clinical responsibilities include participation in clinical research, service development projects, clinical audit, directing allocated staff and collaborating with other professionals/agencies. Within the role there is a responsibility to maintain personal professional development and give 
presentations to colleagues as part of CPD and formal training programmes of clinical staff within the department.

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

  • Recognised MSc qualification in Clinical Science (Clinical Engineering), to include those currently studying on an NSHCS recognised scheme, or equivalent.
  • Post-MSc professional (specialist) training qualification or equivalent (e.g. relevant IPEM / NSHCS training)
  • Registered, or eligible to be registered with HCPC (on completion of scheme)

    • Desirable criteria

  • Oxford Postural Management course certificate.
  • Post-MSc professional (specialist) training qualification or equivalent in Clinical Science

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Advanced experience of rehabilitative equipment provision including assessment and management.
  • Advanced experience in postural assessment and management.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience in clinical research.
  • Experience in managing cases of difficult service users

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Advanced knowledge of rehabilitative posture & mobility provision including assessment and management.
  • Knowledge of equipment used for interventions including assistive technologies and postural management equipment.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Knowledge of service development.
  • Knowledge of Rehabilitation Medicine applied in a Postural Management setting

    • 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 . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable