Rehabilitation Engineer

Blatchford; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology manufacturer in Derby is seeking a Rehabilitation Engineer to join their Patient Solutions Team. In this role, you will assess and provide wheelchairs, ensuring the needs of patients are met through expert engineering modifications. The ideal candidate will have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in wheelchair services, offering a highly competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

25 days holiday

Pension

Health cash plan

Discounted shopping

Qualifications

• Experience as a Rehabilitation Engineer within wheelchair services.
• Registration with RCT or AHCS is required.
• Extensive knowledge of human anatomy and physical assessment of posture.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prescribe wheelchairs and seating based on clinical needs.
• Plan and review treatment plans including pressure mapping.
• Conduct specialist assessments for clients with complex needs.

Skills

Autonomy in engineering assessments

Strong interpersonal skills

Practical skills with technology

Education

Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline

Job description

Blatchford is a multi-award winning, global manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.

Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

Our Patient Solutions Team are proud to provide the wheelchair service on behalf of the NHS in Derbyshire. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Rehabilitation Engineer to join our team.

The role

As Rehabilitation Engineer, you will be responsible for the assessment, specification and provision of wheelchairs. You will undertake engineering modifications and provide technical, biomechanical and safety related input to multidisciplinary wheelchair services teams and patients/carers

• To be an autonomous specialist Rehabilitation Engineer, supporting the multi-disciplinary team working within Derbyshire Wheelchair service in clinic and in patients’ homes
• Assessing and prescribing wheelchairs, seating and accessories to patients’ based on their clinical needs
• Planning, monitoring and reviewing treatment plans, including pressure mapping.
• Take a leading role in multidisciplinary clinics, conducting specialist assessments for wheelchairs and complex seating solutions for clients with highly complex needs
• Preparing and presenting training courses on aspects of mobility and special seating services, including demonstrations to in-house staff, other healthcare professionals and others

What are we looking for?

• A degree or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline
• Experience as a Rehabilitation Engineer within wheelchair services including the assessment and provision of specialist postural seating, manual wheelchairs and electric powered indoor / outdoor chairs
• Registration with either the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) or Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)
• Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines whilst promoting best practice
• Extensive working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology coupled with experience in the physical assessment of posture
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate appropriately with colleagues, other professionals, carers, and patients
• Practically minded, and confident with technology, systems, and processes
• Ability to plan and organise own caseload effectively
• Full UK driving license
• This role is subject to a DBS check.

What can we offer you?

• Highly competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday
• Pension
• Death in Service
• On Demand Pay
• Discounted shopping and leisure activities
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme

If you feel you have the relevant experience to be considered for this Rehabilitation Engineer position, please apply now.