Therapy Assistant Practitioner – EATS – development B3-B4 considered
Band 3/4
Main area Speech and LanguageGrade Band 3/4 Contract Permanent Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
37.5 hours per weekJob ref 818-CYP392-QIA2243-A-C
Site Fen House Town North HykehamSalary Dependent upon experienceClosing 28/06/2026 23:59
Valued Attributes
- Compassionate – We care about people, showing empathy, kindness, and respect, listening, understanding, and supporting others to feel valued.
- Collaborative – We work together inclusively, valuing diverse perspectives, communicating openly, and building trust to achieve shared goals.
- Innovative – We explore new ideas and technologies to improve care, encouraging creativity and willingness to take risks in a safe environment.
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic Therapy Assistant Practitioner with experience and skills in assistive technology to join our team. This role is suitable for an experienced therapy assistant who meets the requirements to start at Band 4, or as a developmental role for someone wishing to work towards this band. Developmental post holders will begin at the appropriate entry band and progress to a Band 4 TAP following successful completion of the Level 5 Foundation degree in health studies and development of relevant knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of AAC TAP.
The Electronic Assistive Technology (EAT) Service is a specialised centre for the assessment and provision of AAC, Environmental Controls (EC) and Computer Access within the East Midlands. We are a multi‑disciplinary team based in North Hykeham but travelling across the East Midlands including Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes, working with both adults and children in a range of settings including patient’s homes, day centres, schools and colleges.
Main duties of the job
The main roles of the post will be:
- To independently install prescribed AAC systems with patients and deliver standardised training packages to the patient, their carers, family and others in a range of community settings. This will be under indirect supervision of the EAT clinician.
- To provide feedback to the supervising clinician to monitor effectiveness of the use of the device.
- To independently deliver and monitor training programmes devised by qualified team members including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and clinical scientists.
- To demonstrate good practice in the delivery of a variety of training programmes, either in a 1:1 or group situation.
- To understand limits of own practice and refer back to supervising clinician as required to ensure safe and effective practice.
- To prepare equipment and resources, making use of IT where appropriate.
Qualifications
- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths, or equivalent
- Foundation Degree in Care Studies
- Evidence of training in a related area
Skills
- Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
- Basic IT skills, preferably modules 2 & 7 of the ECDL
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Negotiation/problem solving skills with awareness of a variety of assistive technology systems.
- Excellent IT skills including use of programmes such as ‘Boardmaker’ and use of digital camera/clipart
- Good understanding of a variety of assistive technology systems
Knowledge
- Knowledge of the NHS
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance activities
- Basic understanding of the multi‑disciplinary team in AAC assessment and implementation.
- Relevant knowledge of health/social care generally
- Relevant knowledge of communication difficulties/strategies for maximising communication
Important Information
All new employees will be subject to a charge if a DBS check is required for the post. The Disclosure & Barring Service application form (formerly CRB) will be provided by LCHS and the fee will be deducted from your salary over a maximum of a 3 month period.
Any existing employees who require a DBS check as part of the application process will be subject to a charge for that DBS check.
We are a Disability Confident employer ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
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Please note, for applicants with previous NHS service: If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, LCHS reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contact Information
Name Helen Wiles or Joanne Pacey or Jo BrownJob title Highly Specialist Speech and Language TherapistsEmail address EATS.Lincoln@nhs.netTelephone number 01522 572820
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