Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a qualified, registered Rehabilitation Engineer to join the Buckinghamshire Wheelchair service. You will be conducting assessments with Wheelchair users in the Wheelchair Service clinic and various settings within the surrounding areas. You will demonstrate an empathic and resilient approach when faced with challenging situations with the ability to work collaboratively with the clinical team, and other professionals and agencies. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of patients with a range of permanent wheelchair mobility, postural, and pressure relief needs.
Main duties of the job
Provide and develop rehabilitation engineering services in the provision of wheelchairs, seating and equipment management. This will include the assessment, review, analysis, costing, prescription, delivery (handover) and follow-up of standard and bespoke solutions.Provide clinical and technical capacity for patients with a range of permanent wheelchair mobility, postural and pressure relief needs.
Provide clinical-technical advice and support to wheelchair therapy staff, technicians, and administrative colleagues in wheelchair services and monitor work from contracted suppliers.
Mentor and support Rehabilitation Engineer Apprentice
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- A Degree or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline (e.g. mechanical or electronic engineering, applied science)
- IPEM Diploma in Clinical Technology or Certificate in Rehabilitation Engineering or equivalent logged experience
- Registered as a Clinical Technologist with Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine(IPEM)/Health Professions Council.
- Evidence of Fieldwork Education Training
Desirable
- Incorporated Membership of IPEM
- Moving and Handling Training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working independently in Medical Engineering or Rehabilitation Engineering.
- Management of own caseload and prioritisation of work load
- Significant wheelchair and seating product knowledge
Desirable
- To have participated in student training
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Casting techniques for the use in the development of orthotic profiles to correct and manage patient posture
- Detailed knowledge of control and switch systems for use with electrically powered wheelchairs, seating and environmental control systems. This includes the ability to reprogram devices to better suit the needs of the patient
- Experience of a wide range of modern manufacturing techniques
- Ability to use basic engineering hand tools and equipment, complimenting hands-on skills with rehabilitation equipment. Requires high level of accuracy and precision with good hand\eye and sensory coordination
Desirable
- Knowledge of legal issues (data protection, confidentiality, child protection and health and safety.)
- Knowledge and experience of manual handling techniques and equipment.
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work independently and away from base
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- A Degree or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline (e.g. mechanical or electronic engineering, applied science)
- IPEM Diploma in Clinical Technology or Certificate in Rehabilitation Engineering or equivalent logged experience
- Registered as a Clinical Technologist with Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine(IPEM)/Health Professions Council.
- Evidence of Fieldwork Education Training
Desirable
- Incorporated Membership of IPEM
- Moving and Handling Training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working independently in Medical Engineering or Rehabilitation Engineering.
- Management of own caseload and prioritisation of work load
- Significant wheelchair and seating product knowledge
Desirable
- To have participated in student training
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Casting techniques for the use in the development of orthotic profiles to correct and manage patient posture
- Detailed knowledge of control and switch systems for use with electrically powered wheelchairs, seating and environmental control systems. This includes the ability to reprogram devices to better suit the needs of the patient
- Experience of a wide range of modern manufacturing techniques
- Ability to use basic engineering hand tools and equipment, complimenting hands-on skills with rehabilitation equipment. Requires high level of accuracy and precision with good hand\eye and sensory coordination
Desirable
- Knowledge of legal issues (data protection, confidentiality, child protection and health and safety.)
- Knowledge and experience of manual handling techniques and equipment.
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work independently and away from base
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
