Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to work as a Technical Team Lead to operationally manage the technical staffing across two specialist electronic assistive technology services - the Regional Communication Aid Service (RCAS) and the Regional Environmental Control Service (RECS). Both services are specialised services commissioned by NHS England, covering the North East and North Cumbria region.

RCAS provides specialised assessments and provision of communication aid equipment to adults and children who have complex communication needs. RCAS is based at Walkergate Park Hospital in Newcastle.

RECS provides specialist assessment and provision of environmental control systems to enable adults and children who have physical disabilities to operate a wide range of electric equipment and/or appliances within their environment, e.g. control of lights, TV, telephones, computer access, etc. RECS are based in Chad House, Hexham.

Main duties of the job
As Technical Team Lead you will be responsible for the line management and governance of Clinical Scientists, Clinical Technologists, Rehabilitation Technicians and Equipment Officers across both services. You will provide expert guidance and oversight of the management and provision of specialist assistive technology and have good working knowledge of Medical Device Regulations. You will be responsible for the whole life cycle of the equipment provided and will ensure that appropriate local policies and procedures are in place and up to date.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Therapy Team Lead and the Clinical Manager, to lead a skilled and diverse multi-disciplinary team in order to provide high quality, patient centred care.

You will also have the opportunity for client facing work, conducting specialist assessments for equipment provision, providing complex mounting of equipment and supporting the installation of equipment. Therefore you will need to be able to meet the transport requirements of a regional community based service.

About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 263-SCG26-131-AB
Closing date: 3 November 2026

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications

• Essential: Recognised degree or equivalent
• Essential: HCPC/RCT Registered or equivalent registered
• Essential: Evidence of specialist CPD to masters level equivalence, e.g. post graduate level qualifications, field work educators
• Desirable: Registered Member of the relevant professional body, e.g. IPEM

Knowledge and Experience

• Essential: Post registration clinical experience in the provision of electronic assistive technology
• Essential: Awareness and understanding of professional accountability
• Essential: Ability to manage a clinical caseload
• Essential: Experience of collaborative working across agencies
• Essential: Experience of managing equipment provision in a health care setting

Skills and Competencies

• Essential: Ability to carry out comprehensive written assessments of individual with complex needs
• Essential: Risk assessment and risk management skills
• Essential: High level of organisation and leadership skills
• Essential: Expert clinical supervision skills
• Essential: Skilled in the life cycle of equipment management

Role and Team Specific

• Essential: Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
• Essential: Innovative and creative
• Essential: Ability to work under pressure with conflicting demands
• Desirable: Experience of developing new services/care pathways

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Benfield House, Walkergate Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4QD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/

Contact
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Manager, Heather Common, heather.common@cntw.nhs.uk

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.