Rehabilitation Technician Assistant

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust; Hexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare service in England is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician Assistant to provide specialized electronic assistive technology to support clients with complex physical difficulties. The role includes configuring and installing assistive solutions, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with the clinical team to ensure effective service delivery. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise and a commitment to supporting clients in the North East and North Cumbria area. Opportunities for professional development and a commitment to diversity are emphasized.

Benefits

Dynamic working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic assistive technology solutions and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with a clinical team.
• Familiarity with complex physical difficulties and relevant assistive technology.

Responsibilities

• Configure and install electronic assistive technology solutions.
• Repair existing equipment and perform annual PAT testing.
• Deliver and collect equipment as needed.
• Support clinical teams throughout the assessment process.

Skills

Electronic assistive technology configuration

PAT testing

Ability to manage workload

Technical expertise

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Regional Environmental Control Service (RECS) for a suitably experienced Rehabilitation Technician Assistant. Our service provides specialist assessment and equipment loan provision of electronic assistive technology to support and promote independence. The service is the regional hub for the North East and Cumbria. The service works with both adults and children experiencing a range of complex physical difficulties that prevent them being able to control multiple aspects of their home environment, e.g. neurological conditions (such as motor neuron disease, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, acquired brain injury, etc.), complex arthritis and spinal injuries. These clients may have associated cognitive, behavioural or learning difficulties.

The post holder will be required to configure, complete and install electronic assistive technology solutions, repair existing equipment, mount devices to wheelchairs and perform annual maintenance including satisfactory electrical PAT testing. Client review forms a major part of the day-to-day activities. There will also be a requirement to deliver / collect equipment as needed.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the clinical team in delivering electronic assistive technology (EAT) solutions to clients with complex physical difficulties and/or learning difficulties, life limiting diagnoses and challenging behaviours. Review will form a major aspect of this post, involving clients/carer and the bespoke solutions provided following clinical assessment.

The post holder will report to a senior technician / technologist for their daily duties but will be expected to manage their own workload.

The post holder will be required to configure and complete solo visits to install electronic assistive technology solutions, repair existing equipment, mount devices to wheelchairs and perform annual maintenance including satisfactory electrical PAT testing. There will also be a requirement to deliver / collect equipment as needed.

The post holder will have the opportunity on occasion to work with other colleagues in developing new devices and / or solutions. The post holder will provide technical expertise and support.

You will also be expected to be able to meet the travel requirements needed to offer a service for the North East and North Cumbria area.

Employer Commitment

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.