Job summary
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We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Rehabilitation Engineer Technician to join our busy friendly community OT and Physio based Wheelchair Service team, based at Temple Farm Industrial Estate, Southend. As an Rehabilitation Engineer Technician you will deliver a high standard of technical, mechanical and engineering support to our diverse service users; assessing their needs, ordering their equipment and handing over in a timely and friendly manner. You will support the OT's and Physios in joint visits and will also have a caseload of your own.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of, independently and in conjunction with, a therapist:-
To be responsible for the receipt and processing of all wheelchairs and ancillary equipment delivered to the Wheelchair Service.
To maintain accurate stock and movement control.
To provide intervention to delegated clients in accordance with the services procedures.
To use own initiative and be proactive in managing own caseload and report to the supervisor accordingly.
To manage own caseload and work with the senior clinical team on joint visits and clinics.
To reconfigure, adjust, re-programme and modify, wheelchairs and ancillary equipment, within manufacturer's parameters, to facilitate maximum individual client benefit.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARY
Under the supervision of, independently and in conjunction with, a therapist:-
- To be responsible for the receipt and processing of all wheelchairs and ancillary equipment delivered to the Wheelchair Service.
- To maintain accurate stock and movement control.
- To provide intervention to delegated clients in accordance with the services procedures.
- To use own initiative and be proactive in managing own caseload and report to the supervisor accordingly.
- To reconfigure, adjust, re-programme and modify, wheelchairs and ancillary equipment, within manufacturers parameters, to facilitate maximum individual client benefit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARY
Under the supervision of, independently and in conjunction with, a therapist:-
- To be responsible for the receipt and processing of all wheelchairs and ancillary equipment delivered to the Wheelchair Service.
- To maintain accurate stock and movement control.
- To provide intervention to delegated clients in accordance with the services procedures.
- To use own initiative and be proactive in managing own caseload and report to the supervisor accordingly.
- To reconfigure, adjust, re-programme and modify, wheelchairs and ancillary equipment, within manufacturers parameters, to facilitate maximum individual client benefit.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of General English and Maths to at least GCSE level or equivalent
- A formal qualification in Engineering Or Practical experience in mechanics, engineering or electronics
- Experience or training in providing care to others in a personal or professional capacity
- Full clean driving licence and use of own car
- IT qualifications or experience to the equivalent of ECDL level
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Ability to compile and read technical drawings
- Proficiency in the use of various hand & electrical tools, ie drills, knives, saws etc
- Ability to use fine manual tools safely
- Working with individuals on a one to one basis
- Evidence of previous team work
- Basic awareness of wheelchairs
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Good use and understanding of the English language
- Practical problem solving skills
- Physical fitness to meet the demands of the job including the ability to work on the floor and to manipulate small items and work in restricted environments
Desirable
- Working with people with disabilities
- In-depth awareness of technical aspects of wheelchairs
- Working understanding of stock control through warehouse experience
- Experience of Infection Prevention Control
- Evidence of practical skills, ie bicycle mechanics, car mechanics, engineering, electrical
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of General English and Maths to at least GCSE level or equivalent
- A formal qualification in Engineering Or Practical experience in mechanics, engineering or electronics
- Experience or training in providing care to others in a personal or professional capacity
- Full clean driving licence and use of own car
- IT qualifications or experience to the equivalent of ECDL level
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Ability to compile and read technical drawings
- Proficiency in the use of various hand & electrical tools, ie drills, knives, saws etc
- Ability to use fine manual tools safely
- Working with individuals on a one to one basis
- Evidence of previous team work
- Basic awareness of wheelchairs
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Good use and understanding of the English language
- Practical problem solving skills
- Physical fitness to meet the demands of the job including the ability to work on the floor and to manipulate small items and work in restricted environments
Desirable
- Working with people with disabilities
- In-depth awareness of technical aspects of wheelchairs
- Working understanding of stock control through warehouse experience
- Experience of Infection Prevention Control
- Evidence of practical skills, ie bicycle mechanics, car mechanics, engineering, electrical
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend Inetgrated Resource Centre
Unit 8 The Forum, Coopers Way
Southend-on-Sea
SS2 5TE
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
