Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a person who enjoys usingand exploring technology like a mobile phones or electronic tablets to join the clinical support teamwithin the Access to Communication and Technology Service for a fixed term of 2 years.
The post holder will be supporting clinical staff to provide assistive technologies to clients who have a range of complex conditions working within three clinical caseloads relating to Electronic Assistive Technology (EAT): people with severe physical disabilities who may need Environmental Control (EC) or alternative computer access and people with communication and language difficulties who may need Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC).
The role will involve preparing and amending electronic assistive technology and low tech strategies.
Do you have the skills required to join our team? We are looking for a highly driven person who is enthusiastic and motivated to work with us!
Experience in working with AAC and or EC is not needed but an interest in working with people and in using technology is.
The post will be based at West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre in Selly Oak, Birmingham but covers the wider West Midlands area so the post holder will need to be able to drive around the region in both their own car and Trust pool cars
Main duties of the job
To assist the clinical team in their assessment of clients for a range of Assistive Technologies and/or low tech strategies. Clients have a range of conditions which include complex physical and/or learning disabilities, life limiting diagnoses and challenging behaviours.
To set up and amend the electronic assistive technology to meet the clinician's prescription.
To assist the clinical team in providing training regarding techniques and Assistive Technology to clients, their families, and local professionals.
To follow instruction to produce resources for individual patients and generic use to support communication and environmental control
To support the smooth running of the department by supporting device/stock management functions
To establish effective working relation with the following:
- ACT Team - Clinical, Technical, Stock and Administration staff
- Patients, their carers and families
- Assistive technology providers
- Other departments
- External organisations such as Higher Education providers, professional bodies and other stakeholders
About us
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Be Part of Our Team...
BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification .
Access to Communication and Technology is aspecialist electronic assistive technology service, which is based at the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6JA. We are aservice made up of clinicians (Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapists, Health Care Scientists and assistant Practitioners), technicians, stock, Clinical support Staff and administration staff providing specialist assessment, set up, provisionand maintenance of electronic assistive technology to meet the needs of children and adults who require Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Environmental Control (EC).
We are a friendly, enthusiastic, experienced, and supportive team who work collaboratively as part of a national network of similar services, all funded by NHS England.
You will be supervised by an Speech and Language Therapist and work alongside the wider ACT team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification .
Access to Communication and Technology is aspecialist electronic assistive technology service, which is based at the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6JA. We are aservice made up of clinicians (Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapists, Health Care Scientists and assistant Practitioners), technicians, stock, Clinical support Staff and administration staff providing specialist assessment, set up, provisionand maintenance of electronic assistive technology to meet the needs of children and adults who require Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Environmental Control (EC).
We are a friendly, enthusiastic, experienced, and supportive team who work collaboratively as part of a national network of similar services, all funded by NHS England.
You will be supervised by an Speech and Language Therapist and work alongside the wider ACT team.
Person Specification
Qualification / Training
Essential
- Good education to GCSE level, including Maths and English to grade C or equivalent
- Computer Literate
Desirable
- A level (or equivalent and/or above) in one or more of the areas of Business, IT, Psychology, Health Care.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in a professional/technical environment (e.g. healthcare, education, retail)
- Experience with people with disabilities
- Able to work as part of a team
- Experience using technical equipment
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of complex disability including physical and communication disability
- Evidence of team working skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- face-to-face, on the telephone and via electronic media (e.g. email)
- Ability to use a range of computer software packages (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enjoys working with technology and have an interest in exploring how it works
- Ability to prioritise own workload/ manage own time
- Strong organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to work in challenging situations, as required, and to seek support and assistance when required.
Other job requirements
Essential
- Ability to drive around the region therefore full driving licence or access to work assistance
- Ability to carry a variety of equipment between locations safely using manual handling techniques
- Ability to work in various locations, such as day centres, schools etc.
Person Specification
Qualification / Training
Essential
- Good education to GCSE level, including Maths and English to grade C or equivalent
- Computer Literate
Desirable
- A level (or equivalent and/or above) in one or more of the areas of Business, IT, Psychology, Health Care.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in a professional/technical environment (e.g. healthcare, education, retail)
- Experience with people with disabilities
- Able to work as part of a team
- Experience using technical equipment
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of complex disability including physical and communication disability
- Evidence of team working skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- face-to-face, on the telephone and via electronic media (e.g. email)
- Ability to use a range of computer software packages (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enjoys working with technology and have an interest in exploring how it works
- Ability to prioritise own workload/ manage own time
- Strong organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to work in challenging situations, as required, and to seek support and assistance when required.
Other job requirements
Essential
- Ability to drive around the region therefore full driving licence or access to work assistance
- Ability to carry a variety of equipment between locations safely using manual handling techniques
- Ability to work in various locations, such as day centres, schools 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).
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).
