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.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
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?
Employer details Employer name Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. C9163-2589E-12-24 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
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?
Employer details Employer name Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. C9163-2589E-12-24 #J-18808-Ljbffr
