2589 - Assistive Technology Clinical Specialist (SLT)

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 12 January 2025

Job summary

The interview date for this role is 29th January 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated, motivated and supportive specialised Assistive Technology (AT) team. Our team has an excellent national and international reputation for quality, innovation and research and development. We deliver regional services for Environmental Controls (EC) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 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 within the team - 2 years fixed term/Secondment opportunity.

We are looking for candidates with experience in AAC assessment and provision but this is also a great opportunity for applicants wishing to apply as a training post (Annex 21 in AfC). 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.

Our friendly and supportive team is multi disciplinary and consists of Clinical Scientists, Clinical Technologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Administrators. We also rely on working closely with colleagues from teams in local areas across the region.

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). We assess, provide equipment, and provide ongoing support in home, school and care settings. Depending on individual goals we support our clients in the use of specialised AT to enable independent control of their environment for leisure, comfort and security as well as face to face and remote communication.

You will help deliver the high quality 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.

Access to and use of a car for work is essential and you will be expected to be based from and travel from home for some of the week, where this minimises travel and makes appointments more effective.

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

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which 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, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

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Date posted

20 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-2589E-12-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

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

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

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.

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 improve an individuals communication or control of technology?

Person Specification

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

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.

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 improve an individuals communication or control of technology?

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.