Advanced Practitioner Assistive Technology Specialist
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advanced Practitioner Assistive Technology Specialist to join our team at The Children's Trust. As a key member of our Assistive Technology Team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based assistive technology services to children and young people with complex disabilities.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the provision of high-quality, evidence-based assistive technology interventions for children and young people with complex disabilities.
- Provide clinical leadership to the Assistive Technology Team, identifying service priorities, service delivery methods, and standards of practice.
- Conduct assessments for complex augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and identify service needs for AAC and selection of appropriate hardware, software, access, and mounting options.
- Develop and implement communication and technology resources to support children and young people with complex disabilities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including therapy, education, and healthcare professionals, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of children and young people with complex disabilities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with external networks, including professionals, stakeholders, and specialist centres, to ensure excellence of care and represent The Children's Trust.
- Degree in a relevant therapy discipline.
- HCPC registration.
- Member of a professional body.
- Maintained portfolio of Continuous Professional Development, in-line with regulatory body standards.
- Minimum of five years clinical experience post-qualification.
- Experience of working with children and young people with acquired brain injury/neuro-disability with associated physical, cognitive, learning, and/or sensory deficits.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working with families.
- Clinical assessment and intervention skills, relevant to children and young people with neurodisabilities, in the area of Assistive Technology and AAC.
- Analytical and creative problem-solving skills in unpredictable situations (synthesising a variety of evidence) and presenting this in a relevant and appropriate format.
- Workload management, including delegation of tasks and day-to-day team leadership.
- Ability to supervise/manage others and enable development of their skills.
- Competent IT skills, in order to collect and interpret data, present reports, and compile presentations in a range of contexts.
- Ability to work flexibly, in order to meet the needs of the service, including an early evening (weekly) and one weekend day, per calendar month.
- Advanced verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills, including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to parents/carers and managing conflict when appropriate.
- Risk assessment skills.
- Reflective Practice skills able to give clear and effective feedback and support others in their development.
- Ability to take an oversight and leadership of clinical audits, within specialist clinical area.
- In-depth knowledge of mainstream technology, AAC, eye-gaze, powered mobility, and environmental control.
- Selection of appropriate devices, software, techniques, or strategies to support communication, access to the curriculum, play, and leisure.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people with complex disabilities.
- Competent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of current research, clinical audit, and service evaluation methods.
- Knowledge of service improvement and change management.
- Ability to cope with working in a demanding environment.
- Flexible and can-do attitude towards competing workload commitments.
- Highly motivated and reliable.
- Commitment to the vision and values of The Children's Trust.
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Tadworth, Surrey, United Kingdom The Children's Trust Full timeJob SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner Assistive Technology to join our Assistive Technology Team. This role will require the successful candidate to provide a high-quality, evidence-based assistive technology service, promoting participation, communication, and interaction for children and young people accessing The...
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Tadworth, Surrey, United Kingdom The Children's Trust Full timeJob SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Advanced Practitioner Assistive Technology Specialist to join our Assistive Technology Team at The Children's Trust. This role will require the successful candidate to provide a high-quality, evidence-based assistive technology service, promoting participation, communication, and interaction...
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Tadworth, Surrey, United Kingdom The Children's Trust Full timeJob SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Advanced Practitioner Assistive Technology Specialist to join our Assistive Technology Team at The Children's Trust. This role will require the successful candidate to provide high-quality, evidence-based assistive technology services, promoting participation, communication, and interaction for...
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Tadworth, Surrey, United Kingdom The Children's Trust Full timeJob SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Advanced Practitioner Assistive Technology Specialist to join our Assistive Technology Team at The Children's Trust. This role will require the successful candidate to provide high-quality, evidence-based assistive technology services, promoting participation, communication, and interaction for...
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Tadworth, Surrey, United Kingdom The Children's Trust Full timeJob SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner Assistive Technology Specialist to join our Assistive Technology Team at The Children's Trust. This role will require the successful candidate to provide a high-quality, evidence-based assistive technology service, promoting participation, communication, and interaction for children...
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Tadworth, Surrey, United Kingdom The Children's Trust Full timeJob SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner Assistive Technology Specialist to join our Assistive Technology Team at The Children's Trust. This role will require the successful candidate to provide a high-quality, evidence-based assistive technology service, promoting participation, communication, and interaction for children...
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