Rehabilitation Engineering Technologist (Mobility Solutions)

NHS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Technologist in Rehabilitation Engineering to join the Regional Rehabilitation and Mobility Service (RREMS) across the North‑east of England and North Cumbria. The role involves designing and modifying mobility devices, leading projects, and ensuring safe handover of equipment.

Based at Freeman Hospital (Newcastle) and James Cook University Hospital (Middlesbrough), you will work in multidisciplinary teams with a focus on

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in relevant discipline.
• Post graduate training or apprenticeship completed.
• 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

Engineering design

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Degree or equivalent level

Post Graduate Diploma

Full valid driving licence

Completion of a recognised training scheme

Registered as a Clinical Technologist with RCT/AHCS

Tools

Microsoft Office

2D CAD

3D Modelling

Engineering design software

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Technologist in Rehabilitation Engineering to join the Regional Rehabilitation and Mobility Service (RREMS) across the North‑east of England and North Cumbria. The role involves designing and modifying mobility devices, leading projects, and ensuring safe handover of equipment.

Based at Freeman Hospital (Newcastle) and James Cook University Hospital (Middlesbrough), you will work in multidisciplinary teams with a focus on