Rehabilitation Engineering Technician

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; South Chailey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in South Chailey is looking for a Rehabilitation Technician to assist in the design and manufacture of bespoke assistive technology for children with disabilities. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, responsible for modifying equipment, carrying out repairs, and ensuring safety standards. The role comes with flexible working options and excellent training opportunities. Please note this position is unlikely to offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Qualifications

• Ability to manufacture and assemble various components.
• Experience in adapting existing equipment based on individual needs.
• Familiarity with safety and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and manufacturing rehabilitation equipment.
• Modify and adapt equipment as per instructions.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on assistive devices.

Skills

Manufacturing skills

Adaptation of equipment

Technical knowledge of assistive technology

Ability to work in a team

Education

Relevant technical qualifications

Tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

This post is based within a specialist paediatric Rehabilitation Engineering Service (RES), which designs and provides bespoke assistive technology (AT) solutions for children and young people with severe and complex physical disabilities. The equipment produced supports participation in daily living activities and plays an important clinical role in maintaining posture & preventing deformities, particularly those related to seating, standing, & lying.

RES provides clinical and technical support to pupils at Chailey Heritage School and to a wide range of outpatients referred from local services whose complex needs cannot otherwise be met.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Rehabilitation Technician will assist in the design, manufacture, adaptation, and maintenance of specialist rehabilitation equipment under the supervision of senior technicians & rehabilitation engineers. The post holder will need to participate in training and professional development as appropriate and ensure that all work meets required technical, clinical, & safety standards.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on thegov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.,

Manufacture and assemble a range of components and equipment such as standing supports, trike parts, moulded toilet seats, metal brackets, and fabric/webbing assemblies using appropriate workshop machinery and materials.

Assist senior & specialist technicians in building and manufacturing custom-made equipment, including custom moulded wheelchair seating.

Modify and adapt existing equipment to meet individual client needs as per instructions by Rehabilitation Engineers and Specialist Technicians.

Carry out repairs, adjustments, and adaptations to assistive devices as directed by rehabilitation engineers and Senior technicians.

Undertake servicing, maintenance, and small-scale engineering jobs for clients as required.

Ensure all manufactured, repaired, or adapted equipment is functional, safe, and of high technical quality.

Maintain and improve product design by raising and contributing to Engineering Change Notes (ECNs).

Keep accurate records of parts, materials, and work completed following departmental procedures.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex.

Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement.

Excellent training, development, and research opportunities.

Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff.

Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono.

Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.

Our values

Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence guide everything we do.