Clinical Technologist – Rehabilitation Engineer: Sponsorship Available

  • Full Time
  • United Kingdom
  • 39,959 to 48,117 £ / Year

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The Regional Rehabilitation and Mobility Service (RREMS) provides clinical engineering expertise to 12 wheelchair services across the North-east of England and North Cumbria. In addition to this post, the team comprises 12 Clinical Technologist in Rehabilitation Engineering, 2 Rehabilitation Engineering Technologists and 6 administrative staff. This position is based at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle and James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.

The responsibilities of RREMS Clinical Technologists include undertaking engineering modifications to wheelchairs, specifying and providing powered wheelchairs, and providing the technical, biomechanical and safety related input to multidisciplinary wheelchair service teams. The service also works closely with the Approved Wheelchair Repair Contractor.

  • Interview Date: 15 October 2026

  • 37 hours 30 minutes/week

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Main duties of the job

RREMS Clinical Technologists specialise in the provision of Rehabilitation Engineering which is the clinical application of engineering principles and technology within the aim to restoring or improving the physical, mental and social wellbeing of 70000 NHS wheelchair users (of which approx. 4000 have powered wheelchairs) and their carers to their maximum potential.

Applications are invited from candidates with a degree level qualification or have equivalent experience in an appropriate discipline and have demonstrable relevant experience having completed a recognised engineering or technical apprenticeship or training course. In addition, the post holder will be required to be enrol onto IPEM Clinical Technologist Training Scheme, which will result in professional registered as a Clinical Technologist with RCT or AHCS.

RREMS Clinical Technologists work independently, or as part of multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist engineering services and technical knowledge enabling patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent level experience in relevant subject
  • Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent level experience
  • Full valid driving licence
  • Completion of a recognised training scheme

Desirable

  • Registered as a Clinical Technologist with RCT or AHCS

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Good knowledge of materials and principles used in engineering
  • Specialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment relevant to working area
  • Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and experience of applying them
  • Good knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques in both clinical and non-clinical environment
  • Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work
  • Knowledge of clinical hazards and infection control
  • Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly, competently and professionally in the event of a patient experiencing problems, including CPR.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Design, drawing and manufacturing of predominately-mechanical engineering components
  • Have the ability to use hand tools for the setting up and hand over of wheelchairs, specialised seating and associated accessories
  • Ability to demonstrate equipment in non-technical language. Good communicator

Desirable

  • Good report writing skills
  • Ability to use engineering design software
  • Ability to travel for prolonged periods of time

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 27 September 2026

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