Job summary We are looking to recruit a 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 primarily based in Warwickshire Wheelchair Service. Main duties of the job We require a qualified and registered healthcare science practitioner (clinical technologist) to undertake assessment of postural and mobility needs for service users of Wheelchair Services within the West Midlands. Any applications from applicants who are not suitably registered will not be shortlisted Create innovative and safe solutions to meet the assessed clinical needs of wheelchair users. These solutions will take into account relevant 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. About us Be Part of Our Team 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. If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you. IMPORTANT Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal addres 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 Registration RCT or HCPC 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 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 Registration RCT or HCPC 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 Desirable Ability to relate to people with disabilities and show empathy Personal qualities Essential Highly self motivated Very Flexible Work with minimal supervision 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT Address WMRC 91 Oak Tree Lane Selly Oak B29 6JA Employer's website