Rehabilitation Engineering Technician

AJM Healthcare

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Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a Rehabilitation Engineering Technician to join our integrated clinical team. You will be conducting assessments with our NHS Wheelchair users in various settings within the surrounding areas ensuring outstanding customer experience is maintained throughout. You will showcase an empathic and resilient approach when faced with challenging situations with the ability to work collaboratively with our customer service, logistics, and the wider clinical teams. You will be design, manufacture and assemble the seating and wheelchair to meet the individuals needs. You will ensure best practice is maintained throughout whilst receiving professional guidance from the Clinical Lead and Rehabilitation Engineers.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for a caseload of various clinical provisions as directed by the rehabilitation engineer or clinical lead.
Deliver, set up, trial, or demonstrate equipment to service users/carers.
Support registered staff during complex assessments by fitting and/or adjusting postural equipment
Assist rehabilitation engineers with more complex wheelchair modifications and bespoke builds
Prepare assessment equipment for the wider clinical team

About us

AJM Healthcare is a leading provider of wheelchair & community equipment services to the NHS and the Private Sector. We have over 35 years experience in these sectors and see ourselves as innovators helping increase independence, offering choice and personalisation, while delivering better outcomes. Our team provide a caring, user-centric and holistic approach that is tailored to each individual.

Date posted

12 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

U0026-VA572

Job locations

Unit J-L, Daniel Platts Business Park

Charles Clowes Drive, Off Brownhills Road

Tunstall, Stoke on Trent

ST6 4JU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached the job description for Rehabiltiation Engineering Technician for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached the job description for Rehabiltiation Engineering Technician for further information.

Person Specification

Personal competencies, attitudes and qualities

Essential

Creative and resourceful in solving clinical and technical problems
Ability to respond positively to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
Ability to remain calm and professional with service users who may be emotionally and physically distressed
Self-motivated and keen to develop self and team
Exhibits behaviours in line with AJM Values

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good communication skills, verbally and written
Strong time management and organisational skills
Competent with a range of hand and power tools
Computer literate ability to use Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook, Excel effectively.
Time management and organisational skills
Car driver with license valid for the UK

Desirable

Knowledge of a range of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
Knowledge of 24 hour postural management and its impact on wheelchair and seating provision
Knowledge of pressure ulcer avoidance and management
Use of electronic patient record systems
Access to a private vehicle for work purposes
Basic clinical assessment skills
Audit and research/evaluation

Experience

Essential

Health/social care experience

Desirable

Working in the community
Experience working in/with:
Wheelchair services
or
Rehabilitation services
or
Learning disability services
or
Special schools/colleges

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE maths and English at grade 4 or above, or equivalent
NVQ level 3 in an area relevant to the post, or equivalent qualification and/or experience

Desirable

HNC or HND or degree in engineering or equivalent
Member of relevant special interest group
Level 4 qualification or higher in a relevant engineering discipline.

Person Specification

Personal competencies, attitudes and qualities

Essential

Creative and resourceful in solving clinical and technical problems
Ability to respond positively to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
Ability to remain calm and professional with service users who may be emotionally and physically distressed
Self-motivated and keen to develop self and team
Exhibits behaviours in line with AJM Values

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good communication skills, verbally and written
Strong time management and organisational skills
Competent with a range of hand and power tools
Computer literate ability to use Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook, Excel effectively.
Time management and organisational skills
Car driver with license valid for the UK

Desirable

Knowledge of a range of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
Knowledge of 24 hour postural management and its impact on wheelchair and seating provision
Knowledge of pressure ulcer avoidance and management
Use of electronic patient record systems
Access to a private vehicle for work purposes
Basic clinical assessment skills
Audit and research/evaluation

Experience

Essential

Health/social care experience

Desirable

Working in the community
Experience working in/with:
Wheelchair services
or
Rehabilitation services
or
Learning disability services
or
Special schools/colleges

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE maths and English at grade 4 or above, or equivalent
NVQ level 3 in an area relevant to the post, or equivalent qualification and/or experience

Desirable

HNC or HND or degree in engineering or equivalent
Member of relevant special interest group
Level 4 qualification or higher in a relevant engineering discipline.

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.