Job overview

The post holder will support the 3D digital planning/imaging and research activity of the Maxillofacial Unit Laboratory, Morriston
Hospital. Provide a clinical technical service will assist with the day-to-day import and manipulation of various modalities of digital
clinical data such as 3D CT and MRI for the creation of prostheses, stents, guides, implants and other devices working under the
guidance of the Maxillofacial Prosthetists /Reconstructive Scientists within the department.
Competing demands on time requiring careful prioritisation of workload. Frequent periods of interruption will be encountered
throughout the working day with pressure to ensure cases are completed efficiently & effectively, understanding that inaccurate end
results could lead to the cancellation of surgical procedures.
• Contribute to the ongoing research projects. This will include support with, co-ordination and submission of consequent data, the
completion of national and local regulatory documentation.
• Whilst experience in clinical research processes would be advantageous, full training will be provided and this post can be
considered as a development post for those who wish to pursue a career within the NHS.
• Coordinate requests and delivery of 3D data and physical rapid-prototype models.
• Prioritisation of emergency and urgent requests ensuring that they are brought to attention of line manager.
• Manual handling tasks include transportation of scanning equipment.

Main duties of the job

Import and manipulate 3D and 2D data into various specialized software packages.
• Maintain and update various clinical and research databases.
• Identify suitability of data requested and ensure integrity. Completes patient data integrity checks and patient file management in
local information system in line with National and Local policies and procedures relating to patient confidentiality and data
protection.
• Completes specified training to acquire the underpinning knowledge and practical skills necessary to operate in the associated
healthcare working environment.
• Downloads and imports variety of data from hospital IT infrastructure or locally stored media. Examines data and chooses
appropriate software package for the manipulation of data and carries this out.
• Recognises when data integrity is compromised and alerts line manager.
• Recognises limits of practice and refer line manager as required.
• The post holder will use a range of systems within their day-to-day role

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

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.