Rehabilitation engineering is the clinical application of engineering science and principles to develop technological solutions and devices, in the provision of services and research and development to meet the needs of individuals living with complex disabilities.

The Regional Technical Aids Service (RTAS) provides bespoke design, modification, manufacture and consultancy services for mechanical, electrical and electronic, specialist IT and communication assistive technologies to suit the needs of these individuals.

Working in collaboration with therapists and other health, social care and medical professionals across the region, in both clinical and community settings, the service aims to improve the lives of people living with disabilities, enabling them to remain in their own homes and realise their full potential in terms of independence, education, employment and social participation.

RTAS engineers / technologists are engaged in and utilise their skills and experience in the provision of high quality engineering solutions to improve physical, mental and social wellbeing.

• Interview Date Thursday 20 February 2025
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

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Main duties of the job

We are currently seeking a suitably qualified, capable and motivated Clinical Engineer to join the team to support the delivery of our services which include, initial assessment of referral requirements, problem solving, risk analysis, design, manufacture and documentation.

In addition, the post holder will lead the development of the service quality management system in accordance with applicable standards and the requirements of the Medical Device Regulation.

They will also coordinate the required quality assurance, audit and clinical governance activities, developing and delivering associated training to colleagues and other healthcare professionals, relevant within the scope and activities of the wider Rehabilitation Engineering and Aids for Living unit.

The successful applicant will be registered or working towards registration as a Clinical Scientist, educated with an engineering or science based degree and a related Master's degree, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience of engineering design, materials, manufacturing and regulatory compliance and documentation.

This is a demanding, but rewarding, patient facing role, working alongside other healthcare professionals, engineering technical solutions to meet patient need, requiring excellent technical awareness, communication, planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.

A full valid UK driving licence is essential as regular region wide travel is a required.

About us

Our staff oversee over 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospital

o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)

o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)

o Newcastle Dental Hospital

o Newcastle Fertility Centre

o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria

o Northern Genetics Service

o Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Contributes to service delivery, region wide, within their specialist area.
• Assists in providing professional technical leadership within their specialist area.
• Supports service improvement and the development, implementation and audit of clinical and organisational strategies within the service via the quality management system.
• Performs a range of advanced healthcare science activities.
• Provides highly specialist advice and training to staff within own area and other professionals.
• Actively involved in research and development projects.
• Contributes to staff development, supervises and trains less experienced staff and trainees.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• oFirst or second-class honours degree in a relevant science or engineering subject
• oAppropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge
• oRegistered as a Clinical Scientist or working towards
• oFull, valid driving licence

Desirable

• oHigher degree in a relevant subject

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oIn-depth specialist knowledge and understanding of the application of physical and engineering sciences to medicine
• oSpecialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment and / or clinical procedures relevant to the working area
• oSpecialist knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to the working area
• oSpecialist knowledge of the requirements of the Medical Devices Regulations and of other relevant legislation, standards and safely principles relevant to the working area
• oKnowledge of clinical audit and governance, including ethical and regulatory considerations and their application relevant to the working area
• oProven ability to problem-solve

Desirable

• oKnowledge and experience of rehabilitation engineering and the services provided by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Aids for Living (REAL) unit
• oExperience of working within quality management systems
• oUnderstanding of audit and quality assurance
• oUnderstanding of NHS funding, commissioning and contracting processes
• oExperience of investigating adverse incidents related to healthcare services
• oExperience in training and supervision of trainees
• oDesign experience utilising 2D / 3D CAD

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oExcellent patient and interpersonal communication skills
• oGood time management and organisational skills
• oAbility to work under pressure to meet deadlines and maintain technical services
• oProficient IT skills, including use and application of databases and office software packages
• oDemonstrable ability to work both within a multidisciplinary team, or independently and manage personal work / caseload
• oAbility to carry out research and development working as part of a team
• oHighly developed physical skills for the safe and efficient operation of equipment
• oTeaching, training and mentoring skills

Desirable

• oExcellent written and oral communication skills.
• oExcellent report writing and presentational skills, including the production of scientific papers, reports and conference presentations

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

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317-2024-27-016