Clinical Technologist - Rehabilitation Engineer
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | 317 01 Freeman Hospital, NE7 7DN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9317-26-0065 |
Summary
RREMS is now seeking a suitably qualified capable and motivated engineer to join the team in providing the day to day aspects of the RREMS service. The successful candidate will have specialist knowledge of wheeled mobility equipment and will possess excellent communication, planning and organisational skills, well-developed patient handling skills, and will be familiar with the regulatory requirements relevant to the scope of the service. Knowledge of IT packages (Microsoft Office, 2D CAD, 3D Modelling) and experience of applying them is essential as is a full valid driving licence as considerable travelling is involved on a day to day basis. Job purpose Providing the technical aspects of RREMS throughout the region, including at Approved Wheelchair Repairer contractors and District Wheelchair Services premises as required. Responsible for the prescription, design, manufacture or modification of bespoke mobility and assistive technology / engineering solutions to meet the needs of individual clients or carers. Project lead independently managing a caseload of referrals including initial assessment, problem solving, risk analysis, design, manufacture, and documentation. Ensuring the safe introduction, delivery / handover of manufactured / modified products into clinical, domestic and educational establishments. Providing both verbal and clear written instruction regarding its safe use. Compliance with all relevant legislative and other national and local requirements. Safe and efficient operation of all engineering / scientific equipment on which you have been trained. Reporting of adverse incidents to appropriate organisational establishments. Carry out powered wheelchair environmental risk and accessibility assessments. Undertake other duties and responsibilities within the scope of RREMS to meet the changing needs and circumstances of the service. Contribute to research and development projects.