Job summary
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25 January 2024
Closing date : 22 February 2024
We welcome your application.
Previous Applicants do not need to re-apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25 January 2024
Closing date : 22 February 2024
We welcome your application.
Previous Applicants do not need to re-apply.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- 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
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in a technical service offering support to clients with equipment
Desirable
- Experience within an EAT setting
- Relevant experience of delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance
- Relevant experience of testing in a clinical environment
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good communication skills
- 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
Desirable
- Able to use hand and power tools to complete general equipment maintenance
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Interest in development of their skills and knowledge to help develop the role and contribute to service improvement
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- 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
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in a technical service offering support to clients with equipment
Desirable
- Experience within an EAT setting
- Relevant experience of delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance
- Relevant experience of testing in a clinical environment
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good communication skills
- 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
Desirable
- Able to use hand and power tools to complete general equipment maintenance
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Interest in development of their 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
