Rehabilitation Engineering Clin Tech — Mobility Solutions Lead

NHS Jobs; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Technologist in Rehabilitation Engineering based at Freeman Hospital and James Cook University Hospital. The role provides clinical engineering support to wheelchair services across the North-east of England and North Cumbria, involving design, modification and provision of powered wheelchairs.

You will work within the Regional Rehabilitation and Mobility Service (RREMS), join a multidisciplinary team,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

CAD

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Project coordination

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Post Graduate Diploma

Full valid driving licence

Training scheme completion

Registration with RCT/AHCS

Tools

2D CAD

3D Modelling

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Technologist in Rehabilitation Engineering based at Freeman Hospital and James Cook University Hospital. The role provides clinical engineering support to wheelchair services across the North-east of England and North Cumbria, involving design, modification and provision of powered wheelchairs.

You will work within the Regional Rehabilitation and Mobility Service (RREMS), join a multidisciplinary team,