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Personnel Futures Ltd
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Bristol, Bristol
Clinical Technologist
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Salary: From £30,400 to £37,200 per annum |
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Overview
Looking for a clinical Technologist with the following experience and background · Relevant degree qualification in healthcare science or similar · Sufficient post graduate experience and development to enable registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists · Evidence of sufficient ongoing CPD to ensure RCT registration remains compliant · HCPC registered · Experience of stock take practices and management of stock · Knowledge of a variety of wheelchair mounting solutions and the ability to fit components effectively · Understanding of risk assessment with regard to wheelchair mounting · Experience of working within MHRA guidelines with regard to medical device management · Proficient knowledge and skills in electronic engineering, including the ability to practically implement solutions · Excellent written and oral skills for communicating technical processes and clinical practice to therapists within the Trust and referring external practitioners regionally. · Current UK Driving Licence Main Duties & Responsibilities Equipment management · Responsible for all BCAS equipment being in good working order and compliant with national and Trust guidelines · Ensure that departmental standards regarding equipment management and PPM procedures remain compliant including auditing the use of these procedures · Develop and update departmental repair policies and procedures · Analyse and assess the clinical options and scenarios to ensure that cost effective solutions are adopted with regards to sourcing new equipment and managing repairs from a wide range of options · Liaise with all service stake holders (eg patients, carers & families, local professionals, suppliers) in relation to equipment management issues · Communicate remotely (ie not face-to-face) with service users complex technical processes in a manner which can be easily understood or where there are barriers to understanding · Coordinate procurement of required equipment across both patient provision and departmental assessment equipment · Coordinate ongoing process of stock management and the associated reporting ensuring efficient stock control delivery. Clinical component · Support BCAS Occupational Therapists in the running of mounting clinics and advise on bespoke mounting solutions · Participate in switch access clinics to ensure that wiring of switches are practical and compliant with guidelines · Work with third parties to develop bespoke mounting solutions · Lead in integrated access clinics with patients, Occupational Therapists and suppliers · Lead in the identification of appropriate integrated power sources · Work with both BCAS team and Environmental Control team to ensure that integration of equipment is achieved where possible · Lead in researching and analysing of new equipment in relation to AAC device peripheries and mounting solutions · Ensuring that complex clinical decisions are well evidenced and communicated clearly to service users · Communicate sensitive feedback following clinical assessments which some service users may find distressing or may require particular tact in delivering the messages · Advise clinical team of hardware adaptions/solutions to achieve efficiency in the use of loaned aids– eg power saving settings etc This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89954703