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Freeman Hospital · 9 hours ago

Clinical Technologist - Rehabilitation Engineer

Carthage, MO

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Freeman Hospital is one of the largest NHS hospital trusts in the UK, providing specialized health services. The Clinical Technologist in Rehabilitation Engineering will provide engineering expertise to wheelchair services, focusing on enhancing the mobility and well-being of NHS wheelchair users through technical modifications and support.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Providing the technical aspects of RREMS throughout the region, including at Approved Wheelchair Repairer contractors’ and District Wheelchair Services’ premises as required

Responsible for the prescription, design, manufacture or modification of bespoke mobility and assistive technology / engineering solutions to meet the needs of individual clients or carers

Project lead – independently managing a caseload of referrals including initial assessment, problem solving, risk analysis, design, manufacture, and documentation

Ensuring the safe introduction, delivery / handover of manufactured / modified products into clinical, domestic and educational establishments. Providing both verbal and clear written instruction regarding its safe use

Compliance with all relevant legislative and other national and local requirements

Safe and efficient operation of all engineering / scientific equipment on which you have been trained

Reporting of adverse incidents to appropriate organisational establishments

Carry out powered wheelchair environmental risk and accessibility assessments

Undertake other duties and responsibilities within the scope of RREMS to meet the changing needs and circumstances of the service

Contribute to research and development projects

Qualification

Degree in relevant subjectSpecialist knowledge of mobility equipmentManufacturing skillsRegistered Clinical TechnologistClinical hazardsAnatomyPhysiologyReport writing skillsUse hand toolsCommunication skills

Required

Degree or equivalent level experience in relevant subject

Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent level experience

Full valid driving licence

Completion of a recognised training scheme

Good knowledge of materials and principles used in engineering

Specialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment relevant to working area

Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and experience of applying them

Good knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques in both clinical and non-clinical environment

Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work

Knowledge of clinical hazards and infection control

Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly, competently and professionally in the event of a patient experiencing problems, including CPR

Design, drawing and manufacturing of predominately-mechanical engineering components

Have the ability to use hand tools for the setting up and hand over of wheelchairs, specialised seating and associated accessories

Ability to demonstrate equipment in non-technical language. Good communicator