About The Role
The Rehabilitation Engineering Service (RES) provides essential clinical support to children and young adults with severe and complex physical disabilities. The service supports Chailey Heritage School and offers support to both local and national clients through outpatient clinics and other contracts. We collaborate with various wheelchair services. Our service has recently undergone a digital transformation, investing in new manufacturing equipment, staff, digital processes, and we are seeking an innovative and skilled individual to drive this progress forward.
This is a new and exciting technical role combining digital manufacturing and practical hands-on fabrication engineering. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and implement new ideas to enhance our service’s effectiveness and support our long-term sustainability.
Note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants without the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Key Responsibilities
* Utilise CAD/CAM, 3D scanning, and 3D printing to manufacture custom seating and postural management items, including foam-carved wheelchair seating systems.
* Develop and refine CAD and CAM processes to improve service delivery and product quality.
* Design and manufacture assistive technology devices for posture support, collaborating with Rehabilitation Engineers and Clinical Scientists for both personal and commercial use.
* Work with the Production Manager to enhance and monitor progress tracking for workshop jobs.
* Supervise a small team of technical staff, ensuring high-quality service provision.
* Perform regular safety checks on tools and machinery, facilitating repairs as needed.
* Act as the Health & Safety lead for the workshop, ensuring compliance with regulations.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to carry out repairs, adjustments, and adaptations to assistive technology and postural equipment.
* Provide technical support to Rehabilitation Engineers, Technicians, and clinical staff.
Why Join Us?
More Than Just a Job – Make a Difference! Apply your technical skills to transform lives. Join a passionate team dedicated to helping children and young adults with complex physical disabilities using the latest innovations in assistive technology.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm for this exciting role, we would love to hear from you!
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 help manage health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, offering opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Joe Searchfield
* Job Title: Rehabilitation Engineering Manager
* Email: joe.searchfield@nhs.net
* Telephone: 01825 722112 ext. 8455
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