Job summary
The Electronic Assistive Technology Service is a specialised centre for the assessment for and provision of Alternative and Augmentative Communication Aids (AAC) and Environmental Control and Computer Access within the East Midlands. We are seeking an Occupational Therapist with experience and skills in Electronic Assistive Technology to join our multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will contribute to the assessment of and equipment provision for a wide variety of adults and children with long term complex conditions.
The post holder will ideally have had experience of working with people with complex needs who require AAC or Environmental Controls / Assistive Technology. You will be familiar with high level assessment and bring a range of AAC / EC solutions to meet individual needs. However, we welcome applications from Occupational Therapists with related skills and experience and an interest in assistive technology who are committed to quickly developing the necessary specialist knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
- To contribute to multidisciplinary assessment of both adults and children with complex physical disabilities and to perform single professional assessments with less complex individuals.
- To recommend for solutions and equipment for individuals to increase their independence both in their environment and their communication.
- To participate as appropriate in the installation of assistive technology solutions where appropriate alongside other team members
- To advise both staff within the service and externally regarding matters of functional use of devices for activities of daily living.
- To contribute to service improvement projects and where delegated, take on responsibility for aspects of service development and monitoring as required.
About us
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and/or treatments and provide written reports as appropriate
- Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for the quality of own work and submit performance data as required. Contribute to service audit
- Develop own knowledge and skills through attending service meetings, training courses, demonstrate the evidence in a CPD portfolio. To provide information to others to help their development
- To supervise and delegate work to any other relevant staff
- Contribute to student training by offering clinical placements
- Give practical guidance and support to colleagues in the management of a clinical caseload associated with the speciality
- Develop an understanding of clinical governance and risk management and apply to own work situation
- Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others and adhere to relevant Trust policies
- Support equality and value diversity
Please see the attached Job Description to see a detailed version of the main duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and/or treatments and provide written reports as appropriate
- Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for the quality of own work and submit performance data as required. Contribute to service audit
- Develop own knowledge and skills through attending service meetings, training courses, demonstrate the evidence in a CPD portfolio. To provide information to others to help their development
- To supervise and delegate work to any other relevant staff
- Contribute to student training by offering clinical placements
- Give practical guidance and support to colleagues in the management of a clinical caseload associated with the speciality
- Develop an understanding of clinical governance and risk management and apply to own work situation
- Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others and adhere to relevant Trust policies
- Support equality and value diversity
Please see the attached Job Description to see a detailed version of the main duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised degree or equivalent postgraduate diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC Registration
- Evidence of postgraduate training in the specialty to Masters Level or equivalent
- Evidence of skills in the management of patients with specialised AAC needs/complex physical disabilities
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Member of a related special interest group
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years postgraduate experience in AAC/complex physical disabilities
- Experience of managing highly complex cases.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance activities
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working independently
- Evidence of leading in areas of team working and/or development
- Experience in supervision
Desirable
- Leading in clinical issues
- Building partnerships with outside agencies and volunteers
- Experience of working in primary care.
- Evidence of some management experience.
- Experience in training carers/ professionals
Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communicator in a variety of levels and methods
- Excellent Occupational Therapy clinical skills.
- Relevant organizational and management skills
- Up-to-date knowledge base.
- Advanced clinical reasoning and decision making skills
- Advanced diagnostic skills.
- Able to motivate self and others
Desirable
- Ability to critically appraise and evaluate clinical research, reports or papers
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to respond and adapt to changes
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent team worker
- Committed to provide a patient focused and centred service.
- Ability to travel between locations to carry out your work and to attend training and meetings; daily access to transport
- Able to work contracted hours
- Able to work flexibly
- Able to work across different sites within East Midlands region
Desirable
- Related legislation e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Children and Families Bill, SEND legislation and National Guidelines / initiatives e.g. NHSE Service Specification for Specialised AAC, Stroke, Long Term Conditions etc
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised degree or equivalent postgraduate diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC Registration
- Evidence of postgraduate training in the specialty to Masters Level or equivalent
- Evidence of skills in the management of patients with specialised AAC needs/complex physical disabilities
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Member of a related special interest group
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years postgraduate experience in AAC/complex physical disabilities
- Experience of managing highly complex cases.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance activities
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working independently
- Evidence of leading in areas of team working and/or development
- Experience in supervision
Desirable
- Leading in clinical issues
- Building partnerships with outside agencies and volunteers
- Experience of working in primary care.
- Evidence of some management experience.
- Experience in training carers/ professionals
Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communicator in a variety of levels and methods
- Excellent Occupational Therapy clinical skills.
- Relevant organizational and management skills
- Up-to-date knowledge base.
- Advanced clinical reasoning and decision making skills
- Advanced diagnostic skills.
- Able to motivate self and others
Desirable
- Ability to critically appraise and evaluate clinical research, reports or papers
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to respond and adapt to changes
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent team worker
- Committed to provide a patient focused and centred service.
- Ability to travel between locations to carry out your work and to attend training and meetings; daily access to transport
- Able to work contracted hours
- Able to work flexibly
- Able to work across different sites within East Midlands region
Desirable
- Related legislation e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Children and Families Bill, SEND legislation and National Guidelines / initiatives e.g. NHSE Service Specification for Specialised AAC, Stroke, Long Term Conditions etc
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
