Specialist Technical Instructor - Communication Aid Service
The closing date is 27 January 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled individual to join our small communication aid team which is part of the Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service. Your role will be as a Specialist technical instructor based at Chapeltown Health Centre. You will have a passion for supporting adults and children/young people with communication difficulties who require the use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) to communicate with others. In addition to excellent communication skills and an understanding of severe and complex communication needs, you will be highly technical and have a sound understanding of apple devices and other communication aids. The interview will be held at Chapeltown Health centre on Wednesday the 4th of February 2026.
Main duties of the job
You will have:
Excellent communication skills
Technical skills especially around apple devices and other communication aids
Computer skills
Time management skills
Organisation skills
Being open to new learning and training - keeping up to date with changes in devices and management of these devices
Understanding of an MDM (Mobile Device Manager) and be able to manage this for the team - desirable
Sound knowledge of Apple devices and manage the Apple business manager
Understanding of communication difficulties
Empathy when dealing with sensitive situations
Car Driver essential
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Details
Date posted
07 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
VPB9BD0679
Job locations
Chapeltown Health Centre
Spencer Place
Leeds
LS7 4BB
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Chapeltown Health Centre
Spencer Place
Leeds
LS7 4BB
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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