Wheelchair Rehab Engineer

We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a council grade 9 engineer to join our wheelchair services department in Wakefield.

The successful applicant will provide engineering input to the delivery of wheelchairs, seating systems and associated assistive technology based on the specific needs of the client and their environment.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential as the job requires travel throughout the area.

Who we are looking for:you should have an honours degree in engineering/applied sciences, have demonstrable experience and proven knowledge of the industry/healthcare. Prior experience through placements in engineering is desirable. In addition to your qualifications and experience, you will provide expert opinion, based on advanced engineering knowledge in the areas of complex special seating, wheeled mobility and pressure care for a wide range of clinical conditions. You will also be required to provide innovative solutions to meet the needs of clients when no ‘‘off the shelf’’ solutions exist.

You need to have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to deal empathetically with service users, relatives, carers and multidisciplinary teams.

We offer

• A competitive salary • Employer contribution into pension scheme • sick pay • competitive annual leave allocation • clinical guidance from the clinical and service lead.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop to their maximum potential, in an environment that is supportive and committed to ongoing development. For further information please contact Umrat Jan on 01924 302448. To apply for this position please complete the online application form from Wakefield Council web recruitment site.