2589 - Assistive Technology Clinical Specialist (SLT)

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., 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.

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., 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!

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.