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 provides support to both clients locally and nationally where funding allows through patient outpatient clinics and other contracts. We work with many wheelchair services. Our service has recently undergone a digital transformation, investing in new manufacturing equipment, staff and digital processes, and we are seeking an innovative and skilled individual to help drive this progress forward.
Responsibilities
* Utilise CAD/CAM, 3D scanning, and 3D printing to manufacture custom‑made seating and postural management items, including foam‑carved wheelchair seating systems.
* Develop and refine Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) and Computer‑Aided Manufacture (CAM) processes to improve service delivery and product quality.
* Design, in collaboration with the Rehabilitation Engineers and Clinical Scientists, and manufacture assistive technology devices for posture support, tailored for both personal use and commercial distribution.
* Work with the Production Manager to enhance and monitor progress‑tracking for workshop jobs.
* Supervise a small team of technical staff, ensuring high‑quality provision.
* Carry out 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 conduct repairs, adjustments, and adaptations to assistive technology and postural equipment.
* Provide technical support to Rehabilitation Engineers, Technicians, and clinical staff.
Information
Possible interview date: Mid to end of April 2026.
"Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."
About Us
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 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and well‑being
* 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
* Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
* Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief network
* Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
* Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our Values
Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence – guide everything we do.
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