Technology Assistant

Job summary

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.

Please review our website for additional information on our service.

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Main duties of the job

To assist and collaborate with the Service Lead and other team members in the provision of specialist Assistive Technology (AT) including:-

1. 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.

2. To assist in the assessment and provision of electronic assistive technology to children and adults with severe physical and/or other disabilities.

3. To manage a caseload and to work under the indirect supervision of a qualified HCPC registered professional.

4. To have a good knowledge of information technology and electronic assistive technology.

5. To maintain, configure and utilise the equipment used for assessment and provision purposes.

6. To undertake appropriate administrative, clerical and housekeeping duties including decontamination of stock returned to the service.

For a full list of duties please see the job description.

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. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.

We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev