The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
About
With a worldwide reputation for innovation and research, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides the highest quality hospital care to patients locally, regionally and nationally. The surrounding geographical area includes Shropshire, Wales, Cheshire and the Midlands.
The Orthopaedic hospital mainly treats disorders of the bones, joints and muscles. Surgical areas comprise hip and knee replacement, foot, ankle and lower limb surgery, hand shoulder and upper limb surgery (including hand emergencies), spinal disorders, bone tumour and sports injury surgery. We host the regional centres for Spinal Injuries at the Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries and the Regional Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Service. Additionally we treat people with metabolic disorders (including osteoporosis) and those with inflammatory arthritis. We have a centre for children and provide specialist surgery and treatment for children and adolescents with orthopaedic or disorders affecting muscular development. The Trust also provides services for private patients within Ludlow Unit.
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Key details
Location
Site: ORLAU, RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital
Address: Twmpath Lane, Oswestry
Postcode: SY10 7AG
Major / Minor Region: Shropshire
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 7)
Specialty
Main area: Clinical Engineering
Job overview
ORLAU (Orthotic Research and Locomotor Assessment Unit) delivers a number of specialist services within the field of rehabilitation engineering, including gait analysis. The department is also active in research, development and education.
This post provides an exciting opportunity for a clinical scientist to develop expertise across ORLAU’s movement analysis and rehabilitation engineering services, working as part of a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physiotherapists, orthotists, technicians and administrative staff. There are also three senior registered clinical scientists in the department who will provide support as the postholder develops in their role.
The post requires a clinical engineer with registration as a clinical scientist. We are, however, keen to hear from anyone within 12 months of clinical scientist registration who might be interested in applying.
Responsibilities include both clinical sessions and engineering project work, both for ORLAU’s clinical services and to support research and development programmes.
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Clinical work includes the assessment of patients by examination and also using a range of specialist measurement technologies.
Design and development, in accordance with the UK MDR, of mechanical, electrical & software-based solutions to complex patient and service needs, along with delivery and maintenance of such devices as part of ORLAU's clinical services.
ORLAU has ISO 9001/13485 registration and the postholder will support senior engineers in developing the quality management system and maintaining regulatory compliance.
The postholder will be required to supervise technicians, taking delegated responsibility from more senior engineers when required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Clinical Service
o To develop an integral role within multi-disciplinary teams working alongside consultants, doctors, physiotherapists and other allied healthcare professionals.
o To take a clinical caseload of movement analysis and rehabilitation engineering patients, performing measurements and assessments for the suitability of a range of assistive technologies.
o To process, analyse and report movement analysis data, using specialist software.
o To explain complex test procedures and results to technical and non-technical clinical staff.
o To participate in multidisciplinary review meetings with clinical colleagues.
o To advise on the purchase of new technical equipment for the laboratories.
o To translate new research developments into clinical service practice.
o To provide support, both clinical and technical, for ORLAU’s offsite services.
2. Engineering project work
o The postholder is required to conduct a number of engineering projects.
o Projects will include the development of new techniques for processing and reporting clinical data.
o Introduction and commissioning of new technologies.
o Design and testing of prototype measurement and assistive technologies.
o Translation of ORLAU research projects into clinical practice.
o Design and introduction of new technology in support of ORLAU’s offsite services.
3. Management
o To assume delegated responsibility as lead engineer in movement analysis or rehabilitation engineering in the absence of more senior staff.
o To supervise the work of technicians as required.
o To supervise the project work of ORLAU’s Band 6 clinical scientist trainees.
o To take responsibility for arranging training placements for clinical scientist trainees from other centres.
4. Quality Management
o To be aware of the requirements of ISO 9001/13485 and the Quality Management structures.
o To produce and modify the QA procedures used in ORLAU’s clinical services.
o To schedule and organise calibration sessions.
o To conduct internal audits in line with ISO 9001/13485.
5. Education and training
o To maintain the in-depth knowledge of technical and clinical subjects.
o To provide training for ORLAU staff in areas of expertise.
o To contribute to ORLAU’s educational programme of external courses.
o To maintain an understanding of the Modernising Scientific Careers STP training scheme.
6. Research, Development and Audit
o To maintain GCP training and understand the regulatory procedures for running research projects.
o To provide engineering support for existing research projects within the department.
o To participate in data collection, processing and analysis for subjects involved in current research projects.
Important
Your application form must include a complete record of your employment history. Please explain any gaps in your employment/education history and reasons for these gaps.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* First degree in relevant engineering discipline
* Education to Masters level
* Professional registration as a Clinical Scientist
Experience
Essential criteria
* Relevant experience of both 3D clinical movement analysis and assistive technologies.
* Experience of working with children and/or people with special needs.
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
* Creative engineering problem-solving skills.
* Ability to write, implement and test code.
* Excellent analytical and technical skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Current driving licence.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Understanding of normal anatomy and physiology, along with common neuromusculoskeletal pathologies.
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Caroline Stewart
Job title: Clinical Engineer/Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01691404666
Applicants are also welcome to contact:
Keith Miller ([email protected]) about the rehabilitation engineering and quality management aspects of the role.
Neil Postans ([email protected]) about the movement analysis and FES services.
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