Advanced Practitioner Assistive Technology, Band 7

Clinical Skills and Responsibilities Lead the provision of high quality, evidence based assistive technology interventions, for children and young people attending The Childrens Trust School and receiving in-patient neurorehabilitation. Provide clinical leadership to the Assistive Technology Team, identifying service priorities, service delivery methods and standards of practice. Provide assessments for complex augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems Identify service needs for AAC and selection of appropriate hardware, software, access, and mounting options, as per organisational policies and procedures. Understanding of mainstream technologies in specialist support, assistive technology, and computer access.

Knowledge of environmental control and powered mobility. Lead in the design and implementation of communication and technology resources. Maintain and disseminate specialist knowledge of eye-gaze control and the use of eye-tracking, within clinical assessment and management. Develop therapy goals, plans and methods, in collaboration with the child and family/carers, as well as the Multidisciplinary and Education teams, founded upon evidence-based practice.

Be an autonomous Practitioner, with responsibility and overview for Assistive Technology interventions, and maintaining relevant records and reports. Work closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary Team, as well as the child and family, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and/ or appointments, as required. Identify and utilise specialist assessments and relevant outcome measures, for children/young people receiving assistive technology interventions.

Work flexibly across site as needed e.g. with the team in the Childrens Trust School Work flexibly in terms of hours, in order to meet the needs of the service, including an early evening (weekly) and one weekend day, per calendar month. Represent the Therapy Team and The Childrens Trust when appropriate, deputising for the Team as required. Undertake specialist assessments, externally responding to national and international requests.

Embed effective communication guidelines across site and communication standards for children and young people with PMLD. Facilitate effective communication with families and members of the Multidisciplinary Team. Recognise barriers to communication and be able to reduce these as appropriate. Communicate regularly and effectively with the Heads of Therapy.

Maintain clear and concise documents and records, in accordance with The Childrens Trust polices. Ensure documents are managed confidentially at all times. Attends regular meetings with the Multidisciplinary Team to discuss individual children/young people and service development in general, as required e.g. reviews, case conferences, parents evenings, clinics, etc.

Participate in the annual Performance Development Review and monthly supervision sessions, as required by The Childrens Trust, both as Appraiser and Appraisee. Advise the Head of Therapy, regarding resources and equipment needs, including shortfalls. Manage time effectively, prioritising, and delegating work, as required. Governance Read and implement all policies, procedures, and risk assessments, pertinent to working practice and keep up to date with changes as and when they occur.

Critically evaluate practice through clinical audits and by appraisal of the information gained, in combination with current knowledge of evidence-based practice; identify opportunities for service improvement and development. Recognise and critically appraise situations where the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of the service are compromised and take appropriate action to resolve the situation. Critically reflect on own performance and that of other staff; use this evaluation to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of future practice. Actively participate in local clinical governance activities.

Professionalism Meet relevant HCPC and professional body standards, with respect to professionalism and to keep up to date with any changes. Be responsible for maintaining registration with HCPC and other relevant Professional Bodies. Takes action and raises concerns. Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.

Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism at all times. Committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times. Career Long Learning, Education and Research Undertake all mandatory training, in line with The Childrens Trust policy. Prepare appropriately for Performance Development Reviews; identifying learning objectives and setting targets, as well as opportunities for professional development, in order to meet Continuous Professional Development requirements.

Independently advance personal knowledge, understanding and skills, in line with identified lear