Job Description

UK Professional Registration is required, to apply for this post



This is an exciting opportunity for a registered health professional to join the Patient Equipment Service. This is a friendly and professional team responsible for predominantly beds and mattresses for patients both in hospital and their own homes. The successful candidate will develop expert knowledge in relation to patient equipment, assess referrals from clinical colleagues, deliver training, undertake joint assessments for more complex patient needs and support the management of the contracted supplier.



Appointment to this post may also be offered as a development role under Annex 21 and an outline competency framework is available on request (to be finalised with the successful candidate). If appointment is made under Annex 21, the salary would be paid at 75% with the intention that the competency framework would be satisfactorily completed with 12 months at which time the pay would be uplifted to 100%. Guidance document is attached for further information.



Informal conversation/meeting is both welcomed and encouraged.



The post holder will work closely with key colleagues to develop the service to optimise efficiency, effectiveness and responsiveness, and to develop and implement new initiatives to improve qualit y including the development of training materials to increase the knowledge of clinical colleagues in relation to the monitoring and/or use of patient equipment.



You will be responsible for the day to day management of the Patient Equipment service providing specialist advice to, and assessment of referrals from, clinical colleagues to support effective and good quality patient care.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.



We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.



Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.



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.