Rehabilitation Engineering Practitioner- Engineer

mPowered Solutions Inc.; Swansea; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rehabilitation Engineering Unit at Morriston Hospital seeks a passionate Rehabilitation Engineering Practitioner to improve patients' quality of life through assistive technology. This role involves working closely with the multi-disciplinary team, directly impacting individuals with complex disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Occupational/Physiotherapy in settings like Paediatrics or Neurology.
• Postgraduate training or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of a wide range of wheelchairs and accessories.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients to improve quality of life through assistive technology.
• Participate in research and innovation projects within the department.

Skills

Communication

Enthusiasm

Organizational Skills

Interest in Biomechanical Function

Education

Degree-level qualification in Engineering/Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy

HND in Engineering or higher

Tools

Computer aided drawing packages

Job description

Rehabilitation Engineering Practitioner- Engineer

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Job Summary

The Rehabilitation Engineering Unit (REU), located in the purpose-built Specialist Rehabilitation Centre at Morriston Hospital, provides services in special seating /postural management (wheelchairs), pressure ulcer prevention and intervention (PUPIS) and functional electrical stimulation (FES).

Job Summary

The Rehabilitation Engineering Unit (REU), located in the purpose-built Specialist Rehabilitation Centre at Morriston Hospital, provides services in special seating /postural management (wheelchairs), pressure ulcer prevention and intervention (PUPIS) and functional electrical stimulation (FES).

The REU team consists of Rehabilitation Engineers, Technicians, Clinical Scientists, Therapists, Nurses, Trainees and Administrators who support the provision of assistive technology services to patients in the South West Wales region. The multi-disciplinary team assess, design and manufacture medical devices (approximately 600 per year), providing engineering solutions to improve the function, mobility and quality of life of people with complex disabilities. We work collaboratively with end-users, families and healthcare professionals.

REU has anexternally certified Quality Management System (QMS) and is a section within the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering.

The Unit continues to build on its award-winning reputation, delivering high quality patient care. This is complemented by first class training, research and innovationactivities linked with Universities in Wales and collaborations with other Rehabilitation Engineering services

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the in the role of Rehabilitation Engineering Practitioner. Applicants working towards their registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) will be considered on an individual basis depending on their experience and proximity to registration.

This position offers the chance to work closely with patients of the special seating service to improve their quality of life through thedesign, manufacture and use of assistive technology.

This is a rewarding role and would suit an individual who is enthusiastic, organised, keen to develop themselves and wants to help those with complex, long-term disability. They must be effective communicators and have experience working with patients with neuromuscular conditions, as well as an interest in biomechanical function.

The postholder will spend a proportion of their time participating in the department's research and innovation projects.

About Us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Details

Date posted

19 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

130-HS029-0625

Job locations

Morriston Hospital

Swansea

SA6 6NL

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of postgraduate level training or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Degree-level qualification in Engineering/Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy
• HND in Engineering or higher plus experience equivalent to degree level
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of Computer aided drawing packages and CNC machining
• Technical knowledge of a wide range of wheelchairs (both manual and powered) and accessories
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Occupational/Physiotherapy experience in Paediatrics, Orthopaedic, Neurology, complex disabilities, or related settings
• Clinical experience with individuals with complex needs within a social setting and experience of an engineering or similar environment
  
  

Desirable

• Practical experience of engineering techniques
• Experience working in posture & mobility
• Experience in service development, research and/or innovation
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Occupational/Physiotherapy experience in Paediatrics, Orthopaedic, Neurology, complex disabilities, or related settings
• Clinical experience with individuals with complex needs within a social setting and experience of an engineering or similar environment
  
  

Desirable

• Practical experience of engineering techniques
• Experience working in posture & mobility
• Experience in service development, research and/or innovation
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Swansea

SA6 6NL

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Swansea

SA6 6NL

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

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