Medical Physics Technician – Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust
We are excited to offer this unique position of Medical Physics Technician in the London Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Centre of the world‑renowned Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. The role is to provide specialist technical support to the Occupational Therapy Service. The post holder will work with an engineering qualification or relevant experience across a diverse range of tasks including assessment, provision and set up of standard and complex manual and powered wheelchairs; customised seating systems, modifications and fitting of accessories; and will be able to design and fabricate one‑off customised aids and deliver staff teaching.
Responsibilities:
* Assessment, provision and set up of standard and complex manual and powered wheelchairs
* Assessment, provision and set up of standard, complex and customised seating systems
* Modification, adjustment and fitting of accessories to specialist seating systems
* Provision of training on the adjustment and maintenance of wheelchairs and seating systems to staff, patients and carers
* Assisting Occupational Therapy Team Leaders in monitoring wheelchair and seating system maintenance and repair requirements
* Design and fabrication of one‑off customised aids to allow individuals with complex disabilities to achieve independence in activities of daily living
* Maintaining and organising the heavy workshop environment
* Ensuring required stock for the completion of duties is maintained
Qualifications:
* Engineering qualification or relevant experience
* Knowledge of manual and powered wheelchair technologies
* Experience with seating systems and accessory fitting
* Capability to design and fabricate customised aids
* Excellent communication and teaching skills
* Ability to manage workshop resources and maintain stock levels
Benefits: 24/7 wellbeing support, rewards & recognition platform, dedicated staff wellbeing hub, salary sacrifice schemes for transport, electrical goods and childcare, and a supportive inclusive culture.
Contact:
Name: Emma Linley
Job title: Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Email: emma.linley@nhs.net
Telephone: 020 8909 5509
Application is open. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
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