Assistive Communication Service Technician
Job overview
Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you interested in working with a therapy team who support children to communicate through AAC (augmentative and alternative communication)? Do you have a special interest in technology and how we can use it to support children to communicate?If you do, then please consider this exciting opportunity to work within the Augmentative and Alternative Communication Service (ACS) and Neurodisability Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
If you have experience in working within a team supporting children and young people with special education and/or healthcare needs and you have a passion for technology, we would very much like to hear from you.
You will have access to supervision and training opportunities with expert AAC practitioners within the specialist area, the wider Speech & Language Therapy Service and links to other national ACS services. We place a strong emphasis on personal and professional development and will provide opportunities for you to extend your skills and participate in high quality training and development programs.
Main duties of the job
The post is a Technical SLT Assistant, supporting the Therapy Team (Speech & Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy) in the maintenance, set up and review of equipment supplied to support the communication needs of children and young people who are seen in the service.This will be based predominantly on site at the hospital with occasional visits to schools and homes.
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion.All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Combined Values
Essential criteria- Combined Values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria- English and Maths GCSE Level 7 or above pass
- Recognised NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification
- Excel and database training
- Additional short course training relevant to clinical and admin areas e.g. Makaton BSL, Hanen, IT systems and software
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- Skills installing and uninstalling software
- Previous experience managing a database of equipment
Other Requirements
Essential criteria- Commitment to personal development and self-learning
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.