Advanced Rehabilitation Engineering Technician
We are seeking to recruit a Rehabilitation Engineering Technician to join our integrated clinical team. You will be conducting assessments with our NHS wheelchair users in various settings within the surrounding areas, ensuring outstanding customer experience is maintained throughout. You will showcase an empathic and resilient approach when faced with challenging situations, with the ability to work collaboratively with our customer service, logistics, and the wider clinical teams. You will design, manufacture, and assemble the seating and wheelchair to meet the individual's needs while ensuring best practice is maintained throughout, receiving professional guidance from the Clinical Lead and Rehabilitation Engineers.
Main Duties of the Job
* Responsible for a caseload of various clinical provisions as directed by the rehabilitation engineer or clinical lead.
* Deliver, set up, trial, or demonstrate equipment to service users/carers.
* Support registered staff during complex assessments by fitting and/or adjusting postural equipment.
* Assist rehabilitation engineers with more complex wheelchair modifications and bespoke builds.
* Prepare assessment equipment for the wider clinical team.
To be considered for this role, you must hold a valid UK manual driving license with no more than 6 valid points for insurance purposes.
About Us
AJM Healthcare is a leading provider of wheelchair and community equipment services to the NHS and the Private Sector. We have over 35 years of experience in these sectors and see ourselves as innovators helping to increase independence, offering choice and personalization, while delivering better outcomes. Our team provides a caring, user-centric, and holistic approach that is tailored to each individual.
Person Specification
Personal Competencies, Attitudes, and Qualities
* Creative and resourceful in solving clinical and technical problems.
* Ability to respond positively to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions.
* Ability to remain calm and professional with service users who may be emotionally and physically distressed.
* Self-motivated and keen to develop self and team.
* Exhibits behaviors in line with AJM values.
Qualifications
* GCSE maths and English at grade 4 or above, or equivalent.
* NVQ level 3 in an area relevant to the post, or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
* HNC or HND or degree in engineering or equivalent.
* Member of relevant special interest group.
* Level 4 qualification or higher in a relevant engineering discipline.
Experience
* Working in the community.
* Experience working in/with wheelchair services and rehabilitation services.
Skills and Knowledge
* Good communication skills, verbally and written.
* Strong time management and organisational skills.
* Competent with a range of hand and power tools.
* Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook, and Excel effectively.
* Knowledge of a range of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
* Knowledge of 24-hour postural management and its impact on wheelchair and seating provision.
* Knowledge of pressure ulcer avoidance and management.
* Use of electronic patient record systems.
* Access to a private vehicle for work purposes.
* Basic clinical assessment skills.
* Audit and research/evaluation.
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.
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