Clinical Technologist in Rehabilitation Engineering

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Technologist in Rehabilitation Engineering based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves engineering modifications for wheelchairs and providing technical support to multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a relevant degree, strong knowledge of mobility equipment, and excellent communication skills. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive staff benefits

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in an appropriate discipline.
• Demonstrable relevant experience completed a recognised engineering training course.
• Must have a full valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical aspects of RREMS across the region.
• Manage a caseload of referrals for bespoke mobility solutions.
• Ensure safe delivery of products into clinical and educational settings.

Skills

Specialist knowledge of wheeled mobility equipment

Excellent communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

IT software skills (e.g., Microsoft Office)

Patient handling skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant subject

Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent

Tools

2D CAD

3D Modelling software

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Technologist in Rehabilitation Engineering

The closing date is 16 November 2025

The Regional Rehabilitation and Mobility Service (RREMS) provides clinical engineering expertise to 12 wheelchair services across the North‑east of England and North Cumbria. In addition to this post, the team comprises 12 Clinical Technologists in Rehabilitation Engineering, 2 Rehabilitation Engineering Technologists and 6 administrative staff. This position is based at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle and James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.

The responsibilities of RREMS Clinical Technologists include undertaking engineering modifications to wheelchairs, specifying and providing powered wheelchairs, and providing the technical, biomechanical and safety related input to multidisciplinary wheelchair service teams. The service also works closely with the Approved Wheelchair Repair Contractor.

• Interview Date: 2 December 2025

37 hours 30 minutes/week

• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

RREMS Clinical Technologists specialise in the provision of Rehabilitation Engineering which is the clinical application of engineering principles and technology within the aim to restore or improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of approx. 70,000 NHS wheelchair users (of which approx. 4,000 have powered wheelchairs) and their carers to their maximum potential.

Applications are invited from candidates with a degree level qualification or equivalent experience in an appropriate discipline and have demonstrable relevant experience having completed a recognised engineering or technical apprenticeship or training course. In addition, the post holder will be required to enrol onto the IPEM Clinical Technologist Training Scheme, which will result in professional registration as a Clinical Technologist with RCT or AHCS.

RREMS Clinical Technologists work independently, or as part of multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist engineering services and technical knowledge enabling patient care.

About us

As a flexible‑working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood (former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting‑edge care (supported by state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on the Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/careers

Job responsibilities

RREMS is now seeking two suitably qualified, capable and motivated engineers to join the team in providing the day‑to‑day aspects of the RREMS service. The successful candidate will have specialist knowledge of wheeled mobility equipment and will possess excellent communication, planning and organisational skills, well‑developed patient handling skills, and will be familiar with the regulatory requirements relevant to the scope of the service. Knowledge of IT packages (Microsoft Office, 2D CAD, 3D Modelling) and experience of applying them is essential, as is a full valid driving licence as considerable travelling is involved on a day‑to‑day basis.

Job purpose

• Providing the technical aspects of RREMS throughout the region, including at Approved Wheelchair Repairer contractors and District Wheelchair Services premises as required.
• Responsible for the prescription, design, manufacture or modification of bespoke mobility and assistive technology / engineering solutions to meet the needs of individual clients or carers.
• Project lead independently managing a caseload of referrals including initial assessment, problem solving, risk analysis, design, manufacture and documentation.
• Ensuring the safe introduction, delivery / handover of manufactured / modified products into clinical, domestic and educational establishments. Providing both verbal and clear written instruction regarding its safe use.
• Compliance with all relevant legislative and other national and local requirements.
• Safe and efficient operation of all engineering / scientific equipment on which you have been trained.
• Reporting of adverse incidents to appropriate organisational establishments.
• Carry out powered wheelchair environmental risk and accessibility assessments.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities within the scope of RREMS to meet the changing needs and circumstances of the service.
• Contribute to research and development projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• Degree or equivalent level experience in relevant subject
• Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent level experience
• Full valid driving licence
• Completion of a recognised training scheme
• Registered as a Clinical Technologist with RCT or AHCS

Knowledge & Experience

• Good knowledge of materials and principles used in engineering
• Specialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment relevant to working area
• Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and experience of applying them
• Good knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques in both clinical and non‑clinical environments
• Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work
• Knowledge of clinical hazards and infection control
• Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly, competently and professionally in the event of a patient experiencing problems, including CPR.

Skills & Abilities

• Design, drawing and manufacturing of predominately‑mechanical engineering components
• Have the ability to use hand tools for the setting up and hand over of wheelchairs, specialised seating and associated accessories
• Ability to demonstrate equipment in non‑technical language. Good communicator
• Good report writing skills
• Ability to use engineering design software
• Ability to travel for prolonged periods of time

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital / James Cook University Hospital