Job Description

The successful applicant will be educated to a minimum HNC / HND level in an appropriate engineering discipline, with demonstrable experience in mechanical and / or electromechanical engineering, gained from completion of a recognised engineering or technical apprenticeship or training course. In addition, if not already registered or eligible for registration, the post holder will be required to complete the IPEM Clinical Technologist Training Scheme, resulting in professional registration as a Clinical Technologist with either the RCT or AHCS. This is a demanding but rewarding role requiring excellent technical awareness, communication, planning, organisational and interpersonal skills. Experience in the application of a range of IT packages (Microsoft Office, Databases, 2D / 3D CAD Modelling) is essential, as is a full valid UK driving licence, as considerable travelling is involved on a day to day basis.

Main responsibilities include:

Providing the technical aspects of RREMS. 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. Working in collaboration with the appointed repair agent to monitor and report on performance activities relating to maintenance, repairs and refurbishment of manual and powered wheelchairs.



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. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you.



Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.