Clinical Technologist

Job summary

The Regional Communication Aid Service (RCAS) is a regional specialised service commissioned by NHS England. We provide specialised assessments and provision of communication equipment to adults and children across the North-East and North Cumbria who have complex communication needs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Technologist to join the service on a full time basis.

You would be joining a supportive, multi-disciplinary team working across the region to help people achieve their goals. As a member of the technical team, you will support the assessment, provision and review of electronic communication aid equipment and mounting systems.

Main duties of the job

The role involves working with adults and children with with a range of disabilities. You will work both independently and as part of a team. You will work into a variety of community settings, including schools, homes, care homes and hospitals across the North East and North Cumbria region.

You will be involved in completing safety checks and preventative maintenance reviews of equipment.

You will contribute to equipment management and record keeping.

You will be involved in the equipment repair processes including troubleshooting technical problems, in line with skills and competencies.

You will provide technical advice, information, education and training to people, their families/carers, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

You will be part of equipment evaluation and seeking out new solutions, alongside senior technologists.

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.