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Wheelchair Rehabilitation Engineer

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Wheelchair Rehabilitation Engineer for 28 Hours per Month who must be /have the following:

• A degree in engineering or equivalent experience required for Clinical technologist registration.
• A Member of the Register of Clinical Technologists or equivalent or in the process of application.

• Repair and maintenance of patients' wheelchairs
• Liaison with suppliers and manufacturers
• Working alongside our suppliers in maintaining service delivery

• Dealing directly with the public.
• Degree in engineering or equivalent experience required for Clinical technologist registration.
• Member of the Register of Clinical Technologists or equivalent or in the process of application.
• Practical engineering experience.
• Risk assessment and risk management experience.
• Experience of working in an engineering environment with people with severe disabilities.
• Experience working in a technical role within a service providing wheelchairs and seating.
• Detailed knowledge of wheelchairs and equipment for disabled people.
• Experience in prescribing, ordering and providing wheelchairs, seating and associated equipment for people with disabilities.
• Graduate Diploma Rehabilitation Engineering.
• Training in posture management,
• Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• Understanding of disability issues.
• Wheelchair and seating product knowledge.

• Ability to problem solve through design and manufacture.
• Practical approach to problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to explain complex technical information to different target audiences.
• Full car driving licence valid in the UK.
• Prepared to adjust working hours to suit clinics.
• Good organisational skills, ability to organise own time and meet tight deadlines.
• Computer literate including competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Mechanical skills including e.g. lathe, milling machine.
• Ability to solve problems & make decisions under pressure.
• Competent in CAD and 3D modelling.
• Have a knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology, including postural control and the biomechanics of seating.

• A commitment to quality and safety.
• A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
• A listening, learning and leading approach.
• A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
• Must demonstrate the Trust’s values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns.

• Self-motivated with ability to work independently on own initiative.
• Willing to work in hospital based clinics, schools and private homes.
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Empathetic to the complex and often challenging needs of people with severe disabilities.
• Must be willing to act as a role model.
• Must be willing to take personal responsibility.
• Must have the courage to speak up.
• Must value and appreciate the worth of others.

• Occupational Health cleared to perform the duties of the role.
• Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description.

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