Mobility Equipment Tech Specialist (Electrical/Programming)

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a Technical Officer (Electrical/Programming Bias) to support the Posture and Mobility Service, performing electrical diagnostics, configuration, and programming of powered mobility equipment during home visits.

You will assist clinicians with patient assessments, manage equipment orders, maintain records, and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, person-centred mobility solutions for service users in the community.

Qualifications

• Practical hands-on electrical experience in a medical technical or engineering environment.
• Experience in wheelchair/ seating and carrying out adjustments.
• Understanding of engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical work on powered mobility equipment within competence, including component replacement, diagnostics, programming, and setup of specialist controls (e.g. head controls).
• Provide technical support and advice to the service to ensure the safe and effective provision of mobility equipment for service users with a wide range of needs.
• Assist registered clinicians with the assessment of patients requiring posture, pressure, and specialist mobility equipment, including support with equipment setup, fitting, and mobility driving assessments.
• Undertake home environment assessments to determine suitability for powered wheelchairs, including identifying access issues and liaising with local authorities and partner services regarding required adaptations.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safe working practices by following departmental procedures and manufacturer guidance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand dexterity

Full driving licence

Education

Electrical/Engineering Diploma

Degree

First Aid

IT Qualification

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a Technical Officer (Electrical/Programming Bias) to support the Posture and Mobility Service, performing electrical diagnostics, configuration, and programming of powered mobility equipment during home visits.

You will assist clinicians with patient assessments, manage equipment orders, maintain records, and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, person-centred mobility solutions for service users in the community.