Technology Assistant

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Part time
Location: North Hykeham
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Job offered by: NHS
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Category: IT & Technology
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.

Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust

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