Wheelchair And Seating Technician (Permanent, Part-Time)
The National Rehabilitation Hospital
Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
We are seeking a dynamic Wheelchair Technician to customise, assemble, install, adjust, and repair manual and power wheelchairs and seating components as specified by the therapist or supervisor. Participates in the inventory of stock wheelchair, seating components and parts. We seek to create a panel of self-motivated, enthusiastic technicians with an interest in rehabilitation to work with our team at the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH. At the NRH we are committed to interdisciplinary working and you will have the opportunity to work closely with other professional colleagues providing a full range of rehabilitation services to patients. There is also an active staff education programme and supervision structure within the department, designed to support staff development. The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess: • Apprenticeship of Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent qualification to minimum NFQ Level 6. • Eligibility to be registered as ‘Engineering Technician’ with Engineers Ireland. • Evidence of the relevant training/knowledge to act as a technical specialist in wheelchair modifications and repair. • Evidence of experience in the wheelchair provision process to ensure timely order, receipt, assembly and delivery of seating and mobility/positioning systems. • Experience of working with adults/children with acquired and/or learning disabilities in a Health Care Setting/Rehabilitation setting is advantageous. • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. • Flexibility and willingness to take a hands-on role in completion of technical work. • Demonstrated commitment to Continuing Professional Development. • Full, clean driving licence. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Proficient skills in use of Microsoft Office and digital photography programmes. • Time management skills and ability to organise own, and others’ schedules. Informal enquiries to Ms. Rosie Kelly, Physiotherapy Manager via email at rosie.kelly@nrh.ie. For full job description and details on how to apply: Applicants for the above posts should submit a letter of application and Curriculum Vitae to arrive not later than noon Friday 17th September 2021 to Mary Ellen Doyle Human Resource Department or email Maryellen.doyle@nrh.ie. Job descriptions are available on request from Mary Ellen Doyle or at www.nrh.ie/careers. Shortlisting may be carried out based on the information supplied in your CV. The criteria for shortlisting is based on the requirements of the post as outlined above. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process. Closing date: 17/09/2021 12 noon. Please note that this advertisement is being hosted by the Public Appointments Service on publicjobs.ie. The Public Appointments Service has no involvement in, or responsibility for, the recruitment and selection process or the terms and conditions which relate to this post.
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