Job summary
If you thrive on complex problem solving, leading your own team and enjoy building effective relationships with colleagues and clients, then this role could be your perfect fit.
Join our award-winning, highly skilled team, with a passion for delivering the best wheelchair, posture management, sleep system equipment and maintenance services.
New investment and developments in The Wheelchair hub, has meant that there is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Rehabilitation Engineer or Clinical Scientist to provide clinical services and lead a team of mobility technicians. You will be well supported within this high performing, person-centred team.
In the words of our users, 'what an excellent service.'
Main duties of the job
The Wheelchair Hub is a small, caring and effective team of clinicians, technicians and administrators. We are well embedded in the community and work closely with colleagues in the wider multidisciplinary network.
You will use your specialised knowledge and skills in rehabilitation engineering, providingwheelchair and posture management equipment interventions with service users independently and jointly the clinical team.
You will lead the repair and maintenance service of 3 mobility technicians, with scope introduce apprenticeship and trainee placements.
You will support the service manager in delivering quality assurance and improvements within the service.
You will be required to travel, therefore a valid driving license and access to a vehicle would be desirable.
About us
Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust (HRCH) provide a wide range of healthcare services for the population of London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and the London Borough of Hounslow.
The Clinical Services Directorates have a wide range of responsibilities to manage, including coordinating and delivering community primary care services on behalf of the Trust. A wide range of these healthcare services are delivered by staff in the community, who include medical staff, paediatric therapists, therapy assistants, health visitors, specialist nurses, nurses, nursery nurses, paediatric phlebotomists and healthcare support workers with the support of administrative staff working in localities with GPs, other health professionals, early years, education, and social care professionals.
The digitalisation of health services is underway with a requirement to become paper-light by 2023 through improving the use of digital tools and adopting mobile and agile working practices and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
Person Specification
Short listing
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline (e.g., biomedical, mechanical or electrical) OR applied science OR Equivalent work-based experience.
- Certificate in Rehabilitation Engineering, IPEM Diploma in Clinical Technology OR Equivalent logged experience.
- Experience of using a broad range of wheelchair and seating products to support wheelchair users with a broad range of clinical needs.
- Evidence of engineering, design and manufacturing competence.
- Knowledge of legislation and national guidance including but not limited to: Medical Devices Regulations and guidance, Disability Discrimination Act, Consent and Confidentiality, Health and Safety.
- Computer literacy in Windows Office programmes. Operate a database and software system as appropriate to the wheelchair and powered wheelchairs e.g.: programming and diagnostics software.
- Excellent communication skills in written and verbal formats. Ability to communicate complex concepts simply.
- Ability to listen with empathy and use problem solving skills to devise optimal solutions for users, balancing assessment findings and personal objectives with service user wishes and the service needs. Applying conflict resolution strategies as appropriate.
- Fit and able for a job that entails complex patient handling, assisting in transfers, physical assessment and transporting and handling equipment and tool use.
- Ability to read technical drawings, apply them and communicate them to others.
Desirable
- Van driver able to park in congested areas
Essential
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline (e.g., biomedical, mechanical or electrical) OR applied science OR Equivalent work-based experience.
Desirable
- Registered or eligible to be registered in at least one of the following: Clinical Technologist or Clinical Scientist with Institutes of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM). OR Healthcare Professionals Council (HCPC). OR Incorporated Engineer with the Engineering Council.
Person Specification
Short listing
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline (e.g., biomedical, mechanical or electrical) OR applied science OR Equivalent work-based experience.
- Certificate in Rehabilitation Engineering, IPEM Diploma in Clinical Technology OR Equivalent logged experience.
- Experience of using a broad range of wheelchair and seating products to support wheelchair users with a broad range of clinical needs.
- Evidence of engineering, design and manufacturing competence.
- Knowledge of legislation and national guidance including but not limited to: Medical Devices Regulations and guidance, Disability Discrimination Act, Consent and Confidentiality, Health and Safety.
- Computer literacy in Windows Office programmes. Operate a database and software system as appropriate to the wheelchair and powered wheelchairs e.g.: programming and diagnostics software.
- Excellent communication skills in written and verbal formats. Ability to communicate complex concepts simply.
- Ability to listen with empathy and use problem solving skills to devise optimal solutions for users, balancing assessment findings and personal objectives with service user wishes and the service needs. Applying conflict resolution strategies as appropriate.
- Fit and able for a job that entails complex patient handling, assisting in transfers, physical assessment and transporting and handling equipment and tool use.
- Ability to read technical drawings, apply them and communicate them to others.
Desirable
- Van driver able to park in congested areas
Essential
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline (e.g., biomedical, mechanical or electrical) OR applied science OR Equivalent work-based experience.
Desirable
- Registered or eligible to be registered in at least one of the following: Clinical Technologist or Clinical Scientist with Institutes of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM). OR Healthcare Professionals Council (HCPC). OR Incorporated Engineer with the Engineering Council.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust
Address
Wheelchair Hub, Unit 2, Inwood Business Park, Whitton Road, Hounslow, TW3 2 EB
Whitton Road
Hounslow
TW3 2EB
Employer's website
https://www.hrch.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
