Specialist Technical Instructor - Communication Aid Service

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Technical Instructor for their Communication Aid Service in Leeds. The role involves supporting adults and children with communication difficulties using Alternative and Augmentative Communication systems. Applicants should possess excellent communication and technical skills, especially with Apple devices. The position is focused on improving the quality of care for individuals requiring assistance in communication, with a strong emphasis on empathy and the ability to stay updated with technological changes.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS discount access

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting adults and children with communication difficulties.
• Ability to learn and keep up to date with changes in devices.
• Understanding of severe and complex communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Join a small communication aid team.
• Support users of Alternative and Augmentative Communication systems.
• Manage technical aspects of communication devices.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Technical skills especially around Apple devices

Empathy when dealing with sensitive situations

Tools

Apple devices

Mobile Device Manager (MDM)

Apple Business Manager

Job description

Specialist Technical Instructor - Communication Aid Service

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
• 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
• Empathy when dealing with sensitive situations

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.