Rehabilitation Technician Assistant

NHS; Hexham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in England is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician Assistant to provide electronic assistive technology solutions for clients facing complex physical challenges. The role involves configuring, repairing, and maintaining assistive equipment while working closely with a clinical team. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience, alongside good IT skills. Join to make a difference and support independence for clients in need.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education to GCSE level, including Maths and English.
• Foundation degree or NVQ Level 4 or relevant experience required.
• City and Guilds 2377 PAT testing Qualification or equivalent is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical team in delivering EAT solutions to clients.
• Configure and install electronic assistive technology solutions.
• Conduct client reviews and tailor solutions based on assessments.

Skills

Good general IT skills

Ability to use hand and power tools

Education

Good standard of education to GCSE level

Foundation degree or NVQ Level 4 in relevant field

City and Guilds 2377 PAT testing Qualification or equivalent

Level 4 qualification in Electronics or relevant experience

Job description

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Rehabilitation Technician Assistant

The closing date is 06 January 2026

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.

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. Responsibilities include:

• Configuring, completing, and installing electronic assistive technology solutions.
• Repairing existing equipment and mounting devices to wheelchairs.
• Performing annual maintenance and satisfactory electrical PAT testing.
• Conducting client reviews with carers and tailoring bespoke solutions following clinical assessment.
• Delivering and collecting equipment as required and supporting the vehicle‑based service across the North East and North Cumbria area.
• Collaborating with colleagues on developing new devices and solutions.
• Providing technical expertise and support to the wider team.

The post holder will report to a senior technician/technologist, manage their own workload, and attend to travel requirements necessary to serve the region.

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.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• Good standard of education to GCSE level, including Maths and English.
• Foundation degree or NVQ Level 4 (electronics, engineering, electrical installation, etc), or NVQ Level 3 with additional training in the speciality field or equivalent evidence of underpinning knowledge.
• City and Guilds 2377 PAT testing Qualification or equivalent.
• Level 4 qualification in relevant subject (e.g. Electronics, Engineering, Electrical Installation) or relevant experience.

Knowledge and Experience

• Relevant experience in a technical service offering support to clients with equipment.
• Experience within an EAT setting.
• Experience delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance.
• Experience testing in a clinical environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Good general IT skills and comfortable performing basic tasks in Windows, iOS, and Android.
• Ability to use hand and power tools to complete general equipment maintenance.

Role/Team specific requirements

• Interest in the provision of electronic assistive technology.
• Interest in developing skills and knowledge to help develop the role and contribute to service improvement.

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.

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust