Job summary
We are looking to recruit a temporary 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 based in Birmingham Wheelchair Service. The role is to cover maternity leave and part time working would be considered
Main duties of the job
We require a qualified healthcare science practitioner (clinical technologist) to Undertake assessment of postural and mobility needs for service users of Birmingham Wheelchair Service.
Create innovative and safe solutions to meet the assessed clinical needs of wheelchair users. These solutions will take into account relevent legislation and follow our ISO13485:2016 QMS
As part of of a Rehabilitation Engineering Team of over 25 staff you will participate in an active CPD and Clinical Supervision programme.
About us
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BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Degree in Science related subject or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- The ability to work within an ISO13485 Quality System
- Significant experience working with wheelchairs and/ or seating
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Registration RCT or HCPC
Desirable
- Ability to relate to people with disabilities and show empathy
Personal qualities
Essential
- Highly self motivated
- Very Flexible
- Work with minimal supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Degree in Science related subject or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- The ability to work within an ISO13485 Quality System
- Significant experience working with wheelchairs and/ or seating
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Registration RCT or HCPC
Desirable
- Ability to relate to people with disabilities and show empathy
Personal qualities
Essential
- 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.
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).
