Innovative Mechanical Technologist – Flexible Working

NHS Jobs; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Technologist to design, manufacture and install mechanical solutions for service users, working with assistive aids and wheelchair teams across the Freeman Hospital and regional sites.

You will require a degree in engineering or science, relevant experience, and registration potential with RCT or AHCS. A valid UK driving licence and CAD/CAM skills are essential for regional travel and project delivery.

Qualifications

• A recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship, training scheme or equivalent
• A Degree in relevant subject or equivalent qualification or experience
• Appropriate Post-Graduate Diploma or equivalent level experience
• Full, valid driving licence
• Registered as a Clinical Technologist with RCT or AHCS

Responsibilities

• Providing the technical aspects of the Mechanical Engineering Service (MES) at the Freeman Hospital and across the region
• Assists in maintaining and developing high standards of service provision, in accordance with formal Quality Management Systems where appropriate, throughout their area of responsibility
• 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 clearly written instructions regarding their 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
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities within the scope of MES to meet the changing needs and circumstances of the service
• Contribute to research and development projects

Skills

CNC machining

Milling and turning

TIG welding

CAD modelling

Education

Engineering degree

Post-Graduate Diploma or equivalent

Full, valid driving licence

Clinical Technologist registration (RCT/AHCS)

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

CAM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Technologist to design, manufacture and install mechanical solutions for service users, working with assistive aids and wheelchair teams across the Freeman Hospital and regional sites.

You will require a degree in engineering or science, relevant experience, and registration potential with RCT or AHCS. A valid UK driving licence and CAD/CAM skills are essential for regional travel and project delivery.