IT & Software

Technical Team Lead

National Health Service

Newcastle Upon Tyne · Tyne And Wear · United Kingdom

Overview

In this Technical Team Lead role, you will line-manage and govern Clinical Scientists, Technologists, Rehabilitation Technicians and Equipment Officers across RCAS and RECS. You will guide the management and provision of specialist assistive technology with awareness of Medical Device Regulations. You will oversee the equipment lifecycle and ensure local policies are current. Working with Therapy Team Lead and Clinical Manager, you’ll lead a diverse multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. There is scope for client-facing assessments, complex equipment mounting, and installation support, aligned with regional community-based transport needs.

Responsibilities
  • Line management and governance of clinical staff across RCAS and RECS
  • Provide expert guidance on management and provision of specialist assistive technology
  • Ensure compliance with Medical Device Regulations and maintain equipment lifecycle
  • Develop and uphold local policies and procedures
  • Collaborate with Therapy Team Lead and Clinical Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team
  • Conduct client-facing specialist assessments and oversee complex mounting and installation of equipment
  • Meet regional transport requirements to support a district-based service
Key requirements
  • Recognised degree or equivalent
  • HCPC/RCT registration or equivalent
  • Evidence of specialist CPD to masters level equivalence
  • Post-registration clinical experience in electronic assistive technology
  • Ability to manage a clinical caseload
  • Experience of collaborative working across agencies
  • Experience of equipment provision in a healthcare setting
  • Comprehensive written assessment skills
  • Risk assessment and risk management skills
  • Strong organisational and leadership capabilities
  • Expert clinical supervision skills
  • Experience with lifecycle management of equipment
  • Ability to meet mobility/geographical requirements
  • Innovative and creative mindset
  • Ability to work under pressure with conflicting demands
  • leadership
  • collaboration
  • communication
  • electronic assistive technology
  • equipment lifecycle management
  • risk assessment

Reference: WJ-747_31158971

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