At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct assessments and provide tailored solutions for wheelchair users, enhancing their independence.
- Company: AJM Healthcare, a leader in wheelchair and community equipment services with 35 years of experience.
- Benefits: 27 days annual leave, NHS pension contributions, employee assistance programme, and Blue Light Discount Card.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equality and personal growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive and innovative environment.
- Qualifications: HNC, HND or degree in engineering, registered with RCT or AHCS, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
AJM Healthcare is a leading provider of wheelchair and community equipment services to the NHS and the Private Sector. We have over 35 years’ experience in these sectors and see ourselves as innovators helping increase independence, offering choice and personalisation, while delivering better outcomes. Our team provide a caring, user-centric and holistic approach that is tailored to each individual.
What we are looking for:
We are seeking to recruit a qualified, registered Rehabilitation Engineer to join our integrated clinical team. You will be conducting assessments with our NHS Wheelchair users in various settings within the surrounding areas ensuring outstanding customer experience is maintained throughout. You will showcase an empathic and resilient approach when faced with challenging situations with the ability to work collaboratively with our customer service, logistics, and the wider clinical teams. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of patients with a range of permanent wheelchair mobility, postural, and pressure relief needs. You will ensure best practice is maintained throughout whilst receiving professional guidance from the Clinical and Service Leads.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hold, prioritise, plan and organise your own caseload of service users, some of whom will have complex needs.
- Provide high quality, service user focused assessment and prescription of manual wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs, buggies and seating.
- Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines whilst promoting best practice and undertaking all aspects of clinical and technical duties.
- Provide clinical and technical advice to other members of the team.
- Possess competence within the specialism of wheelchair services, underpinned by background theoretical knowledge and experience.
- Supervise and allocate work to rehabilitation assistants and rehabilitation engineering technicians.
To be considered for the role, you must hold a HNC, HND or degree in engineering or equivalent, must hold registration with either RCT or AHCS and hold a manual full UK driving license.
This position is working within a regulated environment and will therefore be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Cost will be covered by the Company.
AJM Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer who is committed to equality in the workplace and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, marital status, age, physical or mental disabilities, medical condition. AJM will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
Rehabilitation Engineer in Dudley employer: AJM Healthcare
AJM Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being with generous leave policies and an Employee Assistance Programme. With over 35 years of experience in the healthcare sector, we foster a culture of innovation and personalisation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development while making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals through our services. Our hybrid working model, combined with regular engagement at our Milton Keynes Head Office, ensures a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions are valued and recognised.