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Clinical Technologist in Rehabilitation Engineering

3 months ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

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: 20 June 2024
  • 37 hours 30 minutes/week

  • You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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. About us Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of 1 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.

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, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Job description Job 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 license 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.
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 months pay.

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. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential
  • 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
  • Registered as a Clinical Technologist with RCT or AHCS
Knowledge & Experience Essential
  • 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
  • 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
  • Good report writing skills
  • Ability to use engineering design software
  • Ability to travel for prolonged periods of time
Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Freeman Hospital/James Cook University Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply DR #J-18808-Ljbffr