Technical Team Lead
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4QDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
We have an exciting opportunity to work as a Technical Team Lead to operationally manage the technical staffing across two specialist electronic assis...
As 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.
Please refer to the detailed job description and personal specification for further specific details for this post.
Advertising date: 20th October 2026
Closing date: 3rd November 2026
We welcome your application.
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.
Edcuation and Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised degree or equivalent
- HCPC/RCT Registered or equivalent registered
- Evidence of specialist CPD to masters level equivalence, e.g. post graduate level qualifications, field work educators
Desirable: - Registered Member of the relevant professional body, e.g. IPEM
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience in the provision of electronic assistive technology
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability
- Ability to manage a clinical caseload
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies
- Experience of managing equipment provision in a health care setting
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to carry out comprehensive written assessments of individual with complex needs
- Risk assessment and risk management skills
- High level of organisation and leadership skills
- Expert clinical supervision skills
- Skilled in the life cycle of equipment management
Role and Team Specific
Essential: - Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post; - Innovative and creative; - Ability to work under pressure with conflicting demands
Desirable: - Experience of developing new services/care pathways
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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