Rehabilitation Engineer

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

Carry out their work in clients homes, at clinics, at hospitals, at schools and in a variety of day placements. The Postholder will be required to work in a variety of settings including clinic, hospitals, school and patient homes. Working autonomously for the majority of their caseload management.

The postholder will form part of a multidisciplinary team and will be required to undertake joint assessments when required.

To have specialist knowledge in Tone and postural management. Providing bespoke solutions to seating provision. Working alongside external parties to ensure appropriate seating meets the clinical need of the patient

To maintain quality standards for all equipment supplied by the service, which includes reporting any defects and accidents that occur directly to the relevant authorities such as MHRA

To maintain an up-to-date in-depth knowledge and understanding of all relevant standards, legislation etc, applying to the manufacture and use of mobility aids.

To provide expert advice to the Trust a on technical aspects relating the management of assets owned by NCHC

To undertake a significant clinical caseload, including clients with a complex presentation.

Provide advice, teaching and instruction to clients, carers and other professionals. This will include patients who may have a barrier to understanding, such as severe learning difficulties; post-stroke.

To take an active role in their professional capacity to contribute to projects undertaken by the Wheelchair Assessment and repair service

To evaluate the suitability of new equipment in line with service provision and commission equipment as appropriate.

To keep accurate patient records using SystemOne.

To work within agreed process to triage referrals and prioritise based on clinical urgency and patient safety

To update the Trusts asset management data base with regard to equipment issued

To provide cost-effective technical and clinical solutions to address the needs of service users

Providing advice and information to ensure that all specified standards and legal requirements are met by the equipment prescribers and contractors.

Establish and maintain first-class working relationships with a wide variety of staff.

To communicate effectively with colleagues, other healthcare professionals, clients and their relatives/carers.

Work with clients and carers and communicate complex, sensitive and contentious information in a media that breaks down barriers of understanding

To be aware of and work within the contract for the provision, repair and maintenance of mobility equipment.

The post holder will be required to drive

Education and Qualification

Essential

• HNC or Degree in engineering discipline or Physical Science
• Registered with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
• An incorporated member of , or eligible to become an Incorporated member of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IIPEM)

Desirable

• Further Post-Qualifying studies such as research activities and / or publications

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience of working as an engineer as part of NHS Wheelchair Services
• At least 2 years work experience post qualification
• Excellent knowledge of Wheelchair and Seating equipment
• Knowledge of the major disabling medical conditions to include prognosis and physical and neurological impairments
• Experience of working with people with disabilities
• Understanding of relevant safety legislation, standards and guidelines (e.g. MHRA, Controls Assurance, Medical device Regulations)
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 series or equivalent standards

Desirable

• Knowledge of, and ability to interpret and relevant trust and professional policies, procedures and guidelines
• Experience of developing and maintaining Quality Management Systems
• Experience of incident reporting and investigation

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Shows ability to manage pressure of work and to prioritise workload
• Awareness of current NHS agenda principles/protocols
• Independent decision making
• Excellent communication strategies and skills, able to apply and adapt to diverse, complex and challenging situations
• IT skills e.g. excel, word/ PowerPoint, ability to use clinical information systems
• Use of hand tools and machinery

Desirable

• Experience of service development
• IT Skills
• Proactive / innovative approach to service delivery

Personal Attributes / Behaviours

Essential

• Sound problem solving skills
• Good team work ethics
• Demonstrate positive attitude, enthusiasm and openness
• Demonstrates flexible approach to working
• Able to make own travel arrangements as necessary for the demands of the role
• Ability to motivate other staff members
• Good management, planning and organisational skills

Other Requirements

Essential

• Good level of physical health
• Full UK Driving Licence
• DBS Clearance at Enhanced Level

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).