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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.

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.

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.

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.

Please find attached job description for full details. Closing date : 6th January 2026 We welcome your application.

• Good standard of education to GCSE level, including Maths and English.
• Foundation degree or NVQ Level 4 (in related area e.g. Electronics, Engineering, Electrical Installation, etc), or NVQ Level 3 (in relevant area) 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, etc.) or relevant experience

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

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

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

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.

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