Technology Assistant

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Bracebridge is seeking a Technology Assistant to support clinical teams in providing assistive technology to individuals with physical and communication disabilities. This role involves managing a caseload and assisting in assessments while maintaining and configuring equipment. The ideal candidate should have a solid knowledge of information technology and assistive technology, alongside strong communication and teamwork skills. The position offers flexible working opportunities and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Learning and development programmes

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of information technology and electronic assistive technology.
• Experience working in a clinical or assistive technology setting preferred.
• Ability to work under the indirect supervision of a qualified HCPC registered professional.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled support work for qualified clinical team members.
• Assist in the assessment and provision of electronic assistive technology.
• Manage a caseload under indirect supervision.
• Maintain and configure equipment for assessment and provision.
• Perform administrative duties including stock decontamination.

Skills

Knowledge of information technology

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Lincolnshire Electronic Assistive Technology (EATS) Service works with adults and children with complex physical and/or communication disabilities. The role of Technology Assistant is a key part of the team and the successful candidate will be a vital and hugely appreciated addition to the team.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in the assessment and provision of electronic assistive technology to children and adults with severe physical and/or other disabilities.
• Manage a caseload and work under the indirect supervision of a qualified HCPC registered professional.
• Maintain, configure and utilise the equipment used for assessment and provision purposes.
• Undertake appropriate administrative, clerical and housekeeping duties including decontamination of stock returned to the service.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of information technology and electronic assistive technology.
• Experience working in a clinical or assistive technology setting preferred.
• Ability to work under the indirect supervision of a qualified HCPC registered professional.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust offers flexible working opportunities, learning and development programmes and a supportive environment.

EEO Statement

We are a Disability Confident employer ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.