Assistive Technology Clinical Specialist

Job summary

This post is for an Assistive Technology Clinical Specialist - Occupational Therapist OR Clinical Scientist.

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated, motivated, exciting and supportive specialised assistive technology team. Our team has an excellent national and international reputation for quality, innovation and research and development. We deliver regional services for communication aids and environmental control across the Yorkshire and Humber region and are commissioned as an NHS specialised service.

We are looking to recruit an OT or Clinical Scientist experienced in assessing for and making recommendations for specialised assistive technology. The role involves working across Yorkshire and the Humber in assessing the needs of children and adults around the use of environmental controls (including computer access equipment) and communication aids. You will work with our in-house AT clinical specialists (OTs, SLTs, Clinical Scientists). Technologists and company representatives to ensure this is effectively provided. You will also work with local teams in delivering training.

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 AT knowledge, experience and skills required through supported independent working over a period of around a year and evidenced against our competency framework. Please state clearly if applying for the training post.

Main duties of the job

As part of a regional specialised Assistive Technology (AT) service from Barnsley Hospital you will:

Carry out client assessments and make recommendations related to the provision of the specialised services offered by the AT team.

Carry out these interventions throughout Yorkshire and Humber.

Independently manage a caseload of clients to whom the post holder is responsible for the assessment and provision of appropriate equipment.

Train in-house staff, students and external staff throughout the services region in assistive technology.

Provide specialist clinical input to the provision of the Assistive Technology service.

Share with the service leads responsibility for co-ordination of the work of Assistive Technology Technical, Admin and Assistant staff.

Contribute to device evaluations, equipment management and other tasks required to ensure effective provision of these services.

Take part in research projects, in particular research projects in collaboration with the University of Sheffield related to Assistive Technology, as required and appropriate.

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early