Job summary
Interview Date: 13th December 2023.
This is a great
opportunity to join a nationally recognised assistive technology team and to
consolidate or develop specialist skills in this exciting and rewarding area of
practise. We deliver specialised
services for Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Environmental
Control across Yorkshire and the Humber.
We are looking
to recruit a Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Clinical
Scientist to join our team. We are
looking either for candidates who are experienced in assessing for and making
recommendations for specialised assistive technology or who are passionate and
motivated to develop skills and experience in this field.
You will be responsible for
making recommendations for appropriate equipment provision &, in
collaboration with local teams, will support our clients in using this
equipment to improve their independence and participation.
The role is
that of an assistive technology specialist, however we will consider applicants
wishing to apply for this as a training post (Annex 21 of Agenda for Change). You would be expected to develop
the assistive technology specific knowledge, experience and skills required
through supported independent working over a period of around a year and
evidenced against our published competency framework.
The job description
is for an Assistive Technology Clinical Specialist SLT but is similar for an
Occupational Therapist or Clinical Scientist in this role.
Main duties of the job
If successful,
you will be working across Yorkshire and Humber visiting clients in their own
home or other setting. The people you visit may be children and adults with a
range of underlying disabilities and your role will be to assess for and then
provide as appropriate specialist communication aids and environmental controls
(including computer access equipment).
Access to and
use of a car for work is thus 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.
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.
The role involves working across Yorkshire and the Humber and assessing the needs of children and adults around the use of Environmental Controls (including computer access equipment) and Communication Aids.
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
We welcome
applications from individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled
worker or health & care visa route.
**Please note funding for travel and associated
relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**
Please see further details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Person Specification
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.
Trust Values
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.
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.
- Understand the need for confidentiality.
- Awareness of health and safety requirements.
Desirable
- Knowledge of disability legislation.
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.
Skill and Abilities
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical skills gained during a postgraduate period.
- Ability to carry out complex assessments of client needs and provide and monitor technological solutions. This may involve specialist assessment for mobility, communication, computer access and environmental control access for clients with severe disabilities.
- Ability to problem solve complex (assistive technology) clinical problems.
- Skills to promote the service to the public and other health, education and social service professionals ability to apply research.
- Have a high level of computer literacy.
- Understand the need for confidentiality.
Person Specification
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.
Trust Values
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.
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.
- Understand the need for confidentiality.
- Awareness of health and safety requirements.
Desirable
- Knowledge of disability legislation.
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.
Skill and Abilities
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical skills gained during a postgraduate period.
- Ability to carry out complex assessments of client needs and provide and monitor technological solutions. This may involve specialist assessment for mobility, communication, computer access and environmental control access for clients with severe disabilities.
- Ability to problem solve complex (assistive technology) clinical problems.
- Skills to promote the service to the public and other health, education and social service professionals ability to apply research.
- Have a high level of computer literacy.
- Understand the need for confidentiality.
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).
