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Job overview

We are looking for an  experienced Senior Clinical Engineer Technician with good problem solving skills to provide technical support to a clinical team made up of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants. 

The post holder will provide technical expertise in the assessment and prescription of equipment for people with a range of physical and neurological disabilities including modifications for wheelchairs and related equipment.

The post holder will also work closely with the Approved Repair service to oversee the fulfilment of this contracted service.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have engineering and technical skills that enable them to fit, adjust and modify wheelchair and seating equipment and the knowledge and skills to use the tools required to do this.

They should possess a high attention to detail to enable them to carry out technical work to a high standard and oversee the work carried out by the Approved Repair Service.

They should have a keenness for problem solving to enable them to work out solutions for a range of different issues and be knowledgeable about the different solutions for achieving the desired outcome. 

Experience of working with clients in wheelchairs and specialist seating is desirable.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.