Rehabilitation Engineer Technician

NHS; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Rehabilitation Engineer Technician for a part-time role of 30 hours per week. The successful candidate will provide technical support for wheelchair services, work under supervision, and handle quality control aspects related to equipment preparation. Candidates should be trained in a relevant engineering discipline with experience in working with hand and machine tools, as well as effective communication skills. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Trained in an engineering discipline or significant engineering experience.
• Experience working with hand tools and machine tools.
• Ability to work from technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support Rehabilitation Engineers in equipment preparation.
• Ensure quality control of refurbished accessories.
• Communicate clinical information to the team and service users.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Technical communication

Collaboration

Education

HND or City and Guilds in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database management software

Job description

Rehabilitation Engineer Technician

The closing date is 06 January 2026

To work as part of the clinical team under supervision assessing, planning and setting up manual and powered wheelchair and accessories that are supplied to service users of all ages with a wide range of disabilities.

You will provide technical support/advice to wheelchair service staff, service users and others involved in their care.

You will assist in identifying solutions to problems arising from assessments concerning posture, pressure distribution and mobility.

This is a Part time post of 30 hours per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position

Main duties of the job

You will support the Rehabilitation Engineers in equipment preparation and the monitoring and inspection of quality control aspects of the work undertaken by the warehouse and repairs team.

You will ensure a suitable high‑quality refurbishment of accessories are maintained at all times along with communicating clinical and technical information to the wheelchair service team, service users and their carers/family members along with other healthcare professionals/agencies.

You will hand over wheelchairs and associated equipment prescribed by the clinicians, ensuring medical device processes and service procedures are adhered including pressure management.

Administrative responsibilities will include service database utilisation regarding client contact recording, ordering of equipment and client risk assessments.

You will need to communicate verbally, electronically and with written instruction for all service staff, service users, general public and other healthcare professionals following Trust policy on different levels of communication ability.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined‑up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward‑looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000‑strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over‑reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

• Trained to a minimum of HND or City and Guilds in a relevant engineering discipline or significant experience in an engineering field
• Working knowledge and experience of a variety of manufacturing techniques, including use of hand tools
• Pervious experience in engineering manufacturing or fabrication

Job Specific Experience

• Experience of working in engineering manufacturing or fabrication
• Working knowledge and experience of a variety of manufacturing techniques including use of hand tools, machine tools.
• Experience of working from verbal and written instructions involving technical information
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Working with the general public and understanding the needs of people with disabilities

Finance/Resources

• Experience of managing stock
• Experience of ordering stock

Information Technology/Resources

• Standard or Advanced IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or presentation software to RSA 3 or equivalent standard
• Skills and experience of data base management

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.

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust