Clinical Technologist - Rehabilitation Engineer

Freeman Hospital

Carthage (MO)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 59,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Job summary

Freeman Hospital in the North East of England is recruiting a Clinical Technologist for Rehabilitation Engineering within the RREMS. The role involves engineering modifications to wheelchairs, specifying powered mobility, and providing biomechanical input to multidisciplinary teams.

A full driving licence and relevant engineering training are essential. The post supports regional mobility services across several sites and includes flexible working arrangements where feasible.

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.

Responsibilities

Design, drawing and manufacturing of predominately mechanical engineering components.
Use hand tools for setting up and hand over of wheelchairs and seating.
Demonstrate equipment in non-technical language; communicate effectively.
Travel as required to various premises across the region.
Lead projects from referrals through to design, manufacture and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Hand tools

Engineering drawing

Project management

Education

Degree

Postgrad diploma

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

2D CAD

3D Modelling

Job description

Qualifications & Education

Essential criteria

Employer heading

Clinical Technologist - Rehabilitation Engineer

Band 6

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS hospital trusts in the country. We have around 16,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.7 billion.

With strong history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation regionally, nationally and internationally, we’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country.

As well as providing a wide range of hospital and community services, we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.

Job Overview

The Regional Rehabilitation and Mobility Service (RREMS) provides clinical engineering expertise to 12 wheelchair services across the North-east of England and North Cumbria. In addition to this post, the team comprises 12 Clinical Technologist in Rehabilitation Engineering, 2 Rehabilitation Engineering Technologists and 6 administrative staff. This position is based at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle and James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.

The responsibilities of RREMS Clinical Technologists include undertaking engineering modifications to wheelchairs, specifying and providing powered wheelchairs, and providing the technical, biomechanical and safety related input to multidisciplinary wheelchair service teams. The service also works closely with the Approved Wheelchair Repair Contractor.

Interview Date: 15 October 2026
37 hours 30 minutes/week

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

RREMS Clinical Technologists specialise in the provision of Rehabilitation Engineering which is the clinical application of engineering principles and technology within the aim to restoring or improving the physical, mental and social wellbeing of 70000 NHS wheelchair users (of which approx. 4000 have powered wheelchairs) and their carers to their maximum potential.

Applications are invited from candidates with a degree level qualification or have equivalent experience in an appropriate discipline and have demonstrable relevant experience having completed a recognised engineering or technical apprenticeship or training course. In addition, the post holder will be required to be enrol onto IPEM Clinical Technologist Training Scheme, which will result in professional registered as a Clinical Technologist with RCT or AHCS.

RREMS Clinical Technologists work independently, or as part of multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist engineering services and technical knowledge enabling patient care.

Working for our organisation

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle Dental Hospital
Cramlington Manor Walks
Urgent treatment centres
Newcastle Fertility Centre
Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

RREMS is now seeking a suitably qualified capable and motivated engineer to join the team in providing the day to day aspects of the RREMS service. The successful candidate will have specialist knowledge of wheeled mobility equipment and will possess excellent communication, planning and organisational skills, well-developed patient handling skills, and will be familiar with the regulatory requirements relevant to the scope of the service. Knowledge of IT packages (Microsoft Office, 2D CAD, 3D Modelling) and experience of applying them is essential as is a full valid driving licence as considerable travelling is involved on a day to day basis.

Job Purpose

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.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

Registered as a Clinical Technologist with RCT or AHCS

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

Good knowledge of materials and principles used in engineering
Specialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment relevant to working area
Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and experience of applying them
Good knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques in both clinical and non-clinical environment
Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work
Knowledge of clinical hazards and infection control
Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly, competently and professionally in the event of a patient experiencing problems, including CPR.

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

Design, drawing and manufacturing of predominately-mechanical engineering components
Have the ability to use hand tools for the setting up and hand over of wheelchairs, specialised seating and associated accessories
Ability to demonstrate equipment in non-technical language. Good communicator

Desirable criteria

Good report writing skills
Ability to use engineering design software
Ability to travel for prolonged periods of time

Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form

All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e‑mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download