Specialist Clinical Technologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage the Healthcare Science Team (HCS) comprising of Clinical Technologist, Store Manager, Technician and where necessary apprentices at the CYP site in Ashford.

To ensure that day to day tasks are given out during the weekly work allocation meetings and are monitored and completed.

To make appropriate clinical and reasonable financial recommendations for the purchase of relevant equipment.

To provide specialist Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering technical support within a multidisciplinary team comprising of Speech and language therapists, Occupational therapist, Teachers, Clinical Scientists, Clinical Technologists.

To oversee the management of mounting of communication aids within the CYP team. Additionally, leading more complex mounting projects may involve tasks such as redesign and conducting more advanced risk assessments.

To attend client assessments/clinics within other healthcare professionals to assess and support the CYP team with providing Assistive Technology solutions for complex physical, communication and learning needs.

To oversee the management of Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) following the CYP systems and procedure in-place.

To independently manage a caseload of clients to whom the post holder is responsible for supporting the provision of appropriate equipment.

To be a key link to other local and regional Assistive Technology Services, including Wheelchair and Environmental Control Services, with the purpose of improving outcomes for clients.

To provide training for clients, carers and other professional staff in the use of highly specialised equipment and software provided, post assessment.

To provide computing and electronic engineering support to configure, maintain and develop solutions for individual clients.

To participate in research & development, product evaluations, deliver specialist training and to maintain professional competence.

To design and develop assistive technology solutions to highly complex problems presented by clients with severe disabilities and complex needs, whilst addressing risk, quality and regulatory requirements.

To be able design and manufacture bespoke equipment from designs and ideas using CAD and engineering manufacturing techniques. Using light engineering materials (including mild steel, plastics and foams). To maintain knowledge and develop skills in manufacturing techniques from raw materials to production.

To abide to national health and safety policies with regards to workshop practices according to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

To assist in the development of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System within the KMCAT CYP and ACAT teams. This will include the development of the departments technical files to maintain the current regulatory legislation for the manufacture of bespoke medical equipment. Also, to assist with maintaining and updating quality procedures and work instructions specific to the service.

To undertake visits to homes, schools, institutions and clinics throughout Kent and Medway.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• BSc / BEng in a relevant scientific or engineering subject, (e.g. Biomedical Rehabilitation Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical, etc) with relevant work experience
• Member of the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) maintained by the Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).

Desirable

• Advanced qualifications in Rehabilitation Engineering, Assistive Technology
• CEng or IEng registration.
• Full IPEM Membership
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Substantial experience working in Rehabilitation Engineering and/or Medical Engineering environment and/or specialist area of AAC within the last 5 years
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of supervising and managing staff
• Experience of training others
• Experience of setting-up, maintaining and troubleshooting electronic systems
• Experience of using hand tools, plus powered tools in a mechanical workshop environment or onsite working

Desirable

• Experience of reviewing & developing standards, policies or procedures.
• Experience in planning and implementing service developments.
• Experience of working with people with physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
• Experience of working with people with communication impairment or requiring AAC
• Experience of portable appliance testing.

Governance

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of Practical computer, and/or electronic, and/or electrical and/or mechanical engineering
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of Best practice in the management of quality and risk applied to the prescription, manufacture and maintenance of equipment
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of Technical knowledge of a variety of specific EAT devices (communication aids, environmental control systems, wheelchair control systems
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of Knowledge of the regulatory framework and standards applicable to the design, development, manufacture and adaptation of medical devices

Desirable

• Practical & theoretical knowledge of a range of sub disciplines of EAT (Electronic Assistive Technology) such as communication, environmental control, mobility
• Knowledge of a range of Special Educational Needs software
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards for portable appliance testing and medical equipment management.
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group and the principles of partnership working

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Able to demonstrate presentation skills both written and verbal
• Able to demonstrate organisational skills
• Able to demonstrate negotiating and problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate electronic/mechanical engineering workshop practices
• Able to demonstrate use of software for electronics and mechanical projects
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group and the principals of partnership

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
• Able to handle and communicate complex and sensitive information, with clients, carers, families and professionals, in order to provide the best evidence-based care.
• A full U.K. driving license and own transport is essential for this post as part of the duties include extensive travel

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

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Old Railway School, Ashford

Wainwright Place, Willesborough

Ashford

TN24 0PF

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)