Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust
The Lincolnshire Electronic Assistive Technology (EATS) Service works with adults and children with complex physical and/or communication disabilities. Following an assessment, the team makes recommendations and provides the most suitable electronic assistive device to promote independence, communication and improve quality of life of the patient.
The service is commissioned by NHS England for the provision of Specialised Augmentative and Assisted Communication aids (AAC), and Environmental Controls (EC). Based in North Hykeham, the team provides a service across the East Midlands region.
The role of the Technology Assistant is a key part of the team and the successful candidate will be a vital and hugely appreciated addition to the team.
This role is an entry point, and opportunities to progress within the role may be available to the successful candidate.
This post will commence from April 2025.
Main duties of the job
Provide skilled support work for the activities of qualified clinical team members (speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, clinical scientists) and other AT Team staff.
Assist in the assessment and provision of electronic assistive technology to children and adults with severe physical and/or other disabilities.
Manage a caseload and work under the indirect supervision of a qualified HCPC registered professional.
Have a good knowledge of information technology and electronic assistive technology.
Maintain, configure and utilise the equipment used for assessment and provision purposes.
Undertake appropriate administrative, clerical and housekeeping duties including decontamination of stock returned to the service.
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.
Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding specific details for the job and the main responsibilities.
Person Specification Qualifications
Vocational Level 3 or equivalent in IT related subject or equivalent experience
GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent numeracy and literacy skills
ECDL or equivalent basic IT qualification
Qualification in checking electrical equipment
Skills
Evidence of good communication skills in all areas
Good manual dexterity skills to set and install equipment.
Good self-motivation and time management skills
Evidence of teaching others new skills
Knowledge
Evidence of knowledge of a range of IT equipment and their use
Knowledge of medical technology and its application
Experience
Experience in setting up IT equipment
Experience in customer relations
Experience in working in health or social services
Experience in using asset inventory systems
Ability to work flexibly
Ability to lift, reach and bend in order to access devices in storage / workshop locations
To work by the LCHS Ways at all times
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.
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The service is commissioned by NHS England for the provision of Specialised Augmentative and Assisted Communication aids (AAC), and Environmental Controls (EC). Based in North Hykeham, the team provides a service across the East Midlands region.
The role of the Technology Assistant is a key part of the team and the successful candidate will be a vital and hugely appreciated addition to the team.
This role is an entry point, and opportunities to progress within the role may be available to the successful candidate.
This post will commence from April 2025.
Main duties of the job
Provide skilled support work for the activities of qualified clinical team members (speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, clinical scientists) and other AT Team staff.
Assist in the assessment and provision of electronic assistive technology to children and adults with severe physical and/or other disabilities.
Manage a caseload and work under the indirect supervision of a qualified HCPC registered professional.
Have a good knowledge of information technology and electronic assistive technology.
Maintain, configure and utilise the equipment used for assessment and provision purposes.
Undertake appropriate administrative, clerical and housekeeping duties including decontamination of stock returned to the service.
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.
Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding specific details for the job and the main responsibilities.
Person Specification Qualifications
Vocational Level 3 or equivalent in IT related subject or equivalent experience
GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent numeracy and literacy skills
ECDL or equivalent basic IT qualification
Qualification in checking electrical equipment
Skills
Evidence of good communication skills in all areas
Good manual dexterity skills to set and install equipment.
Good self-motivation and time management skills
Evidence of teaching others new skills
Knowledge
Evidence of knowledge of a range of IT equipment and their use
Knowledge of medical technology and its application
Experience
Experience in setting up IT equipment
Experience in customer relations
Experience in working in health or social services
Experience in using asset inventory systems
Ability to work flexibly
Ability to lift, reach and bend in order to access devices in storage / workshop locations
To work by the LCHS Ways at all times
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.
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