Technical Team Lead

Job summaryWe 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 jobAs 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 usWe 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.DetailsDate posted20 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number263-SCG26-131-ABJob locationsBenfield House, Walkergate ParkWalkergate ParkNewcastle upon TyneNE6 4QDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the detailed job description and personal specification for further specific details for this post.Advertising date : 20th October 2026Closing date : 3rd November 2026We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the detailed job description and personal specification for further specific details for this post.Advertising date : 20th October 2026Closing date : 3rd November 2026We welcome your application.Person Specification Edcuation and Qualifications EssentialRecognised degree or equivalentHCPC/RCT Registered or equivalent registeredEvidence of specialist CPD to masters level equivalence, e.g. post graduate level qualifications, field work educatorsDesirableRegistered Member of the relevant professional body, e.g. IPEM Knowledge and Experience EssentialPost registration clinical experience in the provision of electronic assistive technologyAwareness and understanding of professional accountabilityAbility to manage a clinical caseloadExperience of collaborative working across agenciesExperience of managing equipment provision in a health care setting Skills and Competencies EssentialAbility to carry out comprehensive written assessments of individual with complex needsRisk assessment and risk management skillsHigh level of organisation and leadership skillsExpert clinical supervision skillsSkilled in the life cycle of equipment management Role and Team Specific EssentialAbility to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the postInnovative and creativeAbility to work under pressure with conflicting demandsDesirableExperience of developing new services/care pathways Person Specification Edcuation and Qualifications EssentialRecognised degree or equivalentHCPC/RCT Registered or equivalent registeredEvidence of specialist CPD to masters level equivalence, e.g. post graduate level qualifications, field work educatorsDesirableRegistered Member of the relevant professional body, e.g. IPEM Knowledge and Experience EssentialPost registration clinical experience in the provision of electronic assistive technologyAwareness and understanding of professional accountabilityAbility to manage a clinical caseloadExperience of collaborative working across agenciesExperience of managing equipment provision in a health care setting Skills and Competencies EssentialAbility to carry out comprehensive written assessments of individual with complex needsRisk assessment and risk management skillsHigh level of organisation and leadership skillsExpert clinical supervision skillsSkilled in the life cycle of equipment management Role and Team Specific EssentialAbility to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the postInnovative and creativeAbility to work under pressure with conflicting demandsDesirableExperience of developing new services/care pathwaysDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation TrustAddressBenfield House, Walkergate ParkWalkergate ParkNewcastle upon TyneNE6 4QDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation TrustAddressBenfield House, Walkergate ParkWalkergate ParkNewcastle upon TyneNE6 4QDUnited KingdomEmployer's website