Rehabilitation engineers work with devices that help people with disabilities lead more independent lives. They maintain and repair mechanical or electronic equipment such as wheelchairs, electronic communication aids, artificial limbs or robotic aids.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Rehabilitation engineers in the NHS on the Agenda for Change scales usually start on Band 5, £23,113 to £29,905 a year. With further training and experience they can move to Band 6, £28,050 to £37,010 a year. The current pay scales are from September 2018.
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With further training, you might move into a specialist rehabilitation engineer post or become workshop manager.
The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
NHS Scotland Careers
Website:
http://www.careers.nhs.scot
Website (2):
https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/
Twitter:
@NHSScotCareers
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/NHSScotlandCareers/
Science Council
Tel: 020 3434 2020
E-mail:
enquiries@sciencecouncil.org
Website:
http://www.sciencecouncil.org/
Website (2):
http://www.futuremorph.org/
Twitter:
@Science_Council
The Science Council provides the quality assurance system for those working in science. They set the standards for professional registration for practising scientists and science technicians across all scientific disciplines. Those scientists who reach the required standards are recognised by the following designations CSci, CSciTeach, RSci and RSciTech.
Skills for Health
Tel: 0207 388 8800
E-mail:
contactus@skillsforhealth.org.uk
Website:
http://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/
Twitter:
@Skillsforhealth
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/skillsforhealth1
Skills for Health is the Sector Skills Council for the health sector.