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Rehabilitation Engineer
| Posting date: | 17 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,035.00 to £41,511.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37035.00 - £41511.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2025 |
| Location: | Blacklands Way, OX14 1RG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0026-25-0005 |
Summary
As a Rehabilitation Engineer, you will work collaboratively as part of a supportive and passionate multidisciplinary team and be involved in the development, delivery and coordination of the Charity's services and projects. The main duties of the role are: Assessment To contribute to the assessment process with support, including: Coordination of the pre-assessment arrangements and resources. Carrying out the assessment as required. Documenting the assessment and recommendations in an accurate and timely manner. Implementing recommendations - developing, providing and installing kit, and ensuring the client and their local support has the appropriate training to use it effectively and safely. Providing follow-up support as appropriate. Engineering To provide and install simple and practical engineering solutions to meet identified goals. To investigate commercially available solutions, and specify and source products to meet the needs identified in the assessment. To develop and specify integrated solutions that could allow a client combined access to Assistive Technology (AT), Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC), mobility, Environmental Controls (EC) and/or computer access with support. To use basic tools and machinery to manufacture bespoke solutions to commercial standards within tight deadlines under supervision. Training To assist with the research, development, and delivery of a programme of accredited and non-accredited training related to AT and AAC. To contribute to the training and development of the wider Ace Centre staff team on technical or engineering issues. To instruct clients, families, carers, and other external parties in the use of mounts, access devices and accessories, identifying manual handling, environmental and health and safety risks. Advice and information To provide impartial advice and up to date information related to AT and AAC to clients, families, carers, and the local professionals supporting them. Continuous Professional Development To develop and update skills and knowledge in the field of AT and AAC. To attend supplier training events for new hardware and software. To participate in local, regional, national, and international conferences and networking events related to AT and AAC.