Job Description

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.
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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.
Details
Date posted
23 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
xc2xa337,338 to xc2xa344,962 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
820-7086427-ASR-A
Job locations
WMRC
91 Oak Tree Lane
Selly Oak
B29 6JA
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