Overview
This post is situated within a specialist paediatric rehabilitation engineering service. The client group served have severe and complex physical disabilities and therefore require bespoke assistive technology (AT) solutions in order to undertake activities of daily living. We specialise in 24hr postural management including mobility seating, activity seating, standing supports, lying supports and other equipment of daily living.
This role is for a B6 Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) registered Rehabilitation Engineer, however, depending on applications received we will consider recruiting an experienced B5 Rehabilitation Engineer who is eligible and willing to complete the necessary steps to become registered. Previous experience as a B5 RE or equivalent is required so that you are ready to take an active role in the department while obtaining your RCT registration.
If applying for the B56 position supported supervision will be provided. The route and timeline of registration will be agreed upon prior to starting. You will be required to complete all training activities within the allotted training time frame and progression to B6 will depend on successful RCT registration.
We welcome applicants getting in touch with us prior to applications or interview to learn more about our service and the role.
The post holder is required to attend a range of specialist clinics on and off site as a part of a multidisciplinary team to assess client s and establish the AT requirements. You will design, develop and manufacture new equipment or adapt existing equipment to an agreed solution. You will be responsible for the technical aspects of the equipment produced and are expected to work within our Quality Management System.
You will be responsible for managing any ongoing actions, writing up technical plans and drawings, gathering prescriptions and quotes from companies and applying for funding. You will also be expected to manufacture your own and others designs using our workshop. You will need to keep track of all your ongoing work and ensure its completed in good time.
You will be an active and engaged part of the RES team where you will be involved in ongoing groups and projects with other team members and provide a technical advisory role to the junior members of staff within the service and outside agencies as appropriate.
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?
* Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
* Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
* Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
* Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
* Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
* Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
* Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
* Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
Our values — Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence — guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Fiona Swann Job title: Clinical Scientist, RES Clinical Manager Email address: fiona.swann@nhs.net Telephone number: 01825 722112
01825 722112 ext 7797
Please contact our generic email address for any enquiries to ensure staff absences do not prevent the department replying to you as soon as possible. sc-tr.chaileyres@nhs.net
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