We are looking to recruit a qualified and registered Rehabilitation Engineer (Clinical Technologist / Clinical Scientist) to join the Rehabilitation Engineer Service numbering around 25 staff which is based in Birmingham, but operates across the West Midlands supporting the 12 local wheelchair services. In this instance the Rehabilitation Engineers will be primarily based in Warwickshire Wheelchair Service.
Main duties of the job
We require a qualified and registered healthcare science practitioner (clinical technologist) to undertake assessment of postural and mobility needs for service users of Wheelchair Services within the West Midlands. Any applications from applicants who are not suitably registered will not be shortlisted.
Create innovative and safe solutions to meet the assessed clinical needs of wheelchair users. These solutions will take into account relevant legislation and follow our ISO13485:2016 QMS.
As part of a Rehabilitation Engineering Team of over 25 staff you will participate in an active CPD and Clinical Supervision programme.
Qualifications / training
- Degree in Science related subject or equivalent
- Registration RCT or HCPC
Experience
- The ability to work within an ISO13485 Quality System
- Significant experience working with wheelchairs and/or seating
Skills/knowledge
- Good Communication Skills. Ability to express themselves clearly both orally and in writing
- Ability to analyse simple biomechanical problems
- Ability to analyse simple engineering problems
- Knowledge of Wheelchairs and Seating
- Ability to relate to people with disabilities and show empathy
- Highly self motivated
- Very Flexible
- Work with minimal supervision
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.
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Main duties of the job
We require a qualified and registered healthcare science practitioner (clinical technologist) to undertake assessment of postural and mobility needs for service users of Wheelchair Services within the West Midlands. Any applications from applicants who are not suitably registered will not be shortlisted.
Create innovative and safe solutions to meet the assessed clinical needs of wheelchair users. These solutions will take into account relevant legislation and follow our ISO13485:2016 QMS.
As part of a Rehabilitation Engineering Team of over 25 staff you will participate in an active CPD and Clinical Supervision programme.
Qualifications / training
- Degree in Science related subject or equivalent
- Registration RCT or HCPC
Experience
- The ability to work within an ISO13485 Quality System
- Significant experience working with wheelchairs and/or seating
Skills/knowledge
- Good Communication Skills. Ability to express themselves clearly both orally and in writing
- Ability to analyse simple biomechanical problems
- Ability to analyse simple engineering problems
- Knowledge of Wheelchairs and Seating
- Ability to relate to people with disabilities and show empathy
- Highly self motivated
- Very Flexible
- Work with minimal supervision
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.
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