Job summary
This is a fixed term post for 12 months due to maternity.
The Rehabilitation Engineering Unit (REU), located in the purpose-built Specialist Rehabilitation Centre at Morriston Hospital, provides services in special seating /postural management (wheelchairs), pressure ulcer prevention and intervention (PUPIS) and functional electrical stimulation (FES).
The REU team consists of Rehabilitation Engineers, Technicians, Clinical Scientists, Therapists, Nurses, Trainees and Administrators who support the provision of assistive technology services to patients in the South West Wales region. The multi-disciplinary team assess, design and manufacture medical devices (approximately 600 per year), providing engineering solutions to improve the function, mobility and quality of life of people with complex disabilities. We work collaboratively with end-users, families and healthcare professionals.
REU has anexternally certified Quality Management System (QMS) and is a section within the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering.
The Unit continues to build on its award-winning reputation, delivering high quality patient care. This is complemented by first class training, research and innovation activities linked with Universities in Wales and collaborations with other Rehabilitation Engineering services.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the in the role of Rehabilitation Engineering Practitioner. Applicants working towards their registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) will be considered on an individual basis depending on their experience and proximity to registration.
This position offers the chance to work closely with patients of the special seating service to improve their quality of life through the design, manufacture and use of assistive technology.
This is a rewarding role and would suit an individual who is enthusiastic, organised, keen to develop themselves and wants to help those with complex, long-term disability. They must be effective communicators and have experience working with patients with neuromuscular conditions, as well as an interest in biomechanical function.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Engineering degree Or Level 4 HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering plus Evidence of extensive professional training and competency in manufacturing techniques and/or healthcare science
- Working knowledge of engineering production methods, component products and assemblies in both manufacture and repair.
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering workshop procedures.
Desirable
- A record/portfolio of knowledge and training achieved. e.g. manual techniques, materials, mechanical skills.
- Registered with the Register for Clinical Technologists (RCT)
- Working knowledge of Quality Assurance systems
Experience
Essential
- Competent to work with a range of materials, including metals, thermoplastics, wood and polyurethane and closed-cell foams.
- Fully competent in a wide range of manufacturing processes, including cutting, bending and vacuum forming.
- Extensive experience of manufacturing using workshop machinery and equipment, including pillar drills, heat bender and band saw, with a thorough understanding of the Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Experience of IT Systems including computer aided design and manufacture.
- Experience of working in accordance with Health and Safety risk assessments and documents
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Ability to interpret written and diagrammatic information and accurately fabricate the required devices.
- Highly developed physical skills with a high degree of precision and hand eye co-ordination to fabricate bespoke devices.
- A highly developed artistic ability to sculpt and shape materials.
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to cope with complex manufacturing process.
- Ability to work within time constraints and plan own workload.
- Able to cope with changes to work schedule organisational skills and abilities to initiate, undertake, and complete programmes of work and work to deadlines.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Engineering degree Or Level 4 HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering plus Evidence of extensive professional training and competency in manufacturing techniques and/or healthcare science
- Working knowledge of engineering production methods, component products and assemblies in both manufacture and repair.
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering workshop procedures.
Desirable
- A record/portfolio of knowledge and training achieved. e.g. manual techniques, materials, mechanical skills.
- Registered with the Register for Clinical Technologists (RCT)
- Working knowledge of Quality Assurance systems
Experience
Essential
- Competent to work with a range of materials, including metals, thermoplastics, wood and polyurethane and closed-cell foams.
- Fully competent in a wide range of manufacturing processes, including cutting, bending and vacuum forming.
- Extensive experience of manufacturing using workshop machinery and equipment, including pillar drills, heat bender and band saw, with a thorough understanding of the Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Experience of IT Systems including computer aided design and manufacture.
- Experience of working in accordance with Health and Safety risk assessments and documents
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Ability to interpret written and diagrammatic information and accurately fabricate the required devices.
- Highly developed physical skills with a high degree of precision and hand eye co-ordination to fabricate bespoke devices.
- A highly developed artistic ability to sculpt and shape materials.
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to cope with complex manufacturing process.
- Ability to work within time constraints and plan own workload.
- Able to cope with changes to work schedule organisational skills and abilities to initiate, undertake, and complete programmes of work and work to deadlines.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
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).
