Job summary
The interview date for this role is 16th/17th December
This is an
opportunity to join a dedicated, motivated, exciting and supportive specialised
assistive technology team. Our team has
an excellent national and international reputation for quality, innovation and
research and development. We deliver regional services for communication aids
and environmental control across the Yorkshire and Humber region and are
directly commissioned by NHS England as a specialised service.
This post is for
a Speech and Language Therapist to work as an Assistive Technology Clinical
Specialist to cover maternity leave within the team.
We are looking
for candidates with experience in AAC assessment and provision but as a fixed
term position this is also a great opportunity for applicants wishing to apply
as a training post (Annex 21 in Agenda for Change). As a training post, you
would be expected to develop the knowledge, experience and skills in assistive
technology required through a period of supported experience in the role. If applying for the training post, please
state this clearly on your application.
Main duties of the job
If successful,
you will be working across Yorkshire and Humber in assessing the needs of
children and adults around the use of communication aids and environmental
controls (including computer access equipment). You will help deliver the high
quality person centred services to our clients that they expect. You will be
responsible for making recommendations for appropriate equipment provision and
will work with in-house technologists and company representatives to ensure
this is effectively provided. You will
also work with local teams in delivering training and other support.
If you are
highly motivated, a great team player and passionate about the use of assistive
technology and working with people with disabilities then please look at our
website and apply!
About us
We
reserve the right to close positions early
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated
Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress
in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the
best Place to Work
We scored best
in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate
leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also
scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to
each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of
the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future
and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never
been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we
can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley
Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert
to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no
longer eligible for sponsorship
The
cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only
be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- State registered as a Speech and Language Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (UK)
- Further relevant qualification and/or experience equivalent to Masters degree level.
Desirable
- Relevant PhD
- Clinical educator accreditation
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge in the field of assistive technology, requiring a relevant degree or equivalent
- Highly specialist knowledge in either provision of Environmental Controls or Communication Aids and AAC.
- Understanding of research theory
Desirable
- Knowledge of disability legislation.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in the field of applying electronic assistive technology in clinical practice
- If applying as a training role, candidates would expect to achieve the level of experience, knowledge and skills within a maximum of two years of appointment.
Desirable
- Experience of project management
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to work in the field of Electronic Assistive Technology?
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical skills gained during a postgraduate period.
- Ability to carry out complex assessments of client needs and provide and monitor technological solutions. This may involve specialist assessment for mobility, communication, computer access and environmental control access for clients with severe disabilities.
- Ability to problem solve complex (assistive technology) clinical problems.
- Skills to promote the service to the public and other health, education and social service professionals.
- Ability to apply research methods
- Have a high level of computer literacy.
- Understand the need for confidentiality.
- Awareness of health and safety requirements.
Desirable
- Have electronic instrumentation and mechanical engineering experience and the skills to manipulate fine tools for the adjustment of electronic and mechanical devices.
- Have IT skills necessary for software programming, creating novel IT applications, configuration of software appropriate to client needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- State registered as a Speech and Language Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (UK)
- Further relevant qualification and/or experience equivalent to Masters degree level.
Desirable
- Relevant PhD
- Clinical educator accreditation
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge in the field of assistive technology, requiring a relevant degree or equivalent
- Highly specialist knowledge in either provision of Environmental Controls or Communication Aids and AAC.
- Understanding of research theory
Desirable
- Knowledge of disability legislation.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in the field of applying electronic assistive technology in clinical practice
- If applying as a training role, candidates would expect to achieve the level of experience, knowledge and skills within a maximum of two years of appointment.
Desirable
- Experience of project management
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to work in the field of Electronic Assistive Technology?
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical skills gained during a postgraduate period.
- Ability to carry out complex assessments of client needs and provide and monitor technological solutions. This may involve specialist assessment for mobility, communication, computer access and environmental control access for clients with severe disabilities.
- Ability to problem solve complex (assistive technology) clinical problems.
- Skills to promote the service to the public and other health, education and social service professionals.
- Ability to apply research methods
- Have a high level of computer literacy.
- Understand the need for confidentiality.
- Awareness of health and safety requirements.
Desirable
- Have electronic instrumentation and mechanical engineering experience and the skills to manipulate fine tools for the adjustment of electronic and mechanical devices.
- Have IT skills necessary for software programming, creating novel IT applications, configuration of software appropriate to client needs.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
