Clinical Technologist | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Ashford, TN24 0PF |
| Cwmni: | East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7759484/344-9484DCB |
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Kent and Medway Communication and Assistive Technology (KM CAT) Service is a specialised Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) servicecovering Kent and Medway. The service provides highly specialised advice and solutions on communication needs to clients with severe disabilitiesand complex needs. The disabilities encountered by many of the Service’s clients impact significantly on their independence, ability to communicate, to accesseducation and to their general well-being.
The service is comprised of two teams. The Children and Young People (CYP) team is based in Ashford and the Adult Team is based in Canterbury. The post holder will be based at the Children and Young People (CYP) team Ashford, although there may be a requirement to provide cover at the other base, as needed.You are also expected to travel within Kent and Medway at times.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Individual with a background in Medical Engineering or similar, and excellent team working skills. This post is to support the service to provide a multi-disciplinary Specialist Communication Aid Service in Kent and Medway. Our caseload is primarily clients with complex disabilities who have communication difficulties.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
· To provide specialist Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering technical support within a multidisciplinary team comprising of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Scientists, Clinical Technologists.
To provide the KMCAT team with technical support in client assessments/clinics by providing assistive technology solutions for complex physical, communication and learning needs.
To provide computing/software/hardware support to setup and configure specialised communication aids as part of a multidisciplinary team to create solutions for individual clients.
To provide support in the management of computer-based communication aids using the appropriate management software such as IOS Apple configurator to lock down and restrict activity.
The post holder would be responsible for replacing/repairing a variety of computing/hardware equipment when equipment breakdowns occur. The post holder will be responsible for either fault finding or liaising with AAC suppliers to ensure that replacement/repairs are completed within the service specification.
To undertake visit to homes, schools, institutions and clinic’s throughout Kent and Medway.
To be responsible for the mounting of Assistive Technology. The post holder will take a lead role in the mounting of AAC communication devices and will support in the completion of pre-delivery checks in terms of risk assessment documentation.
To support in maintaining the life cycle of medical equipment by carrying out electrical safety testing and mechanical checks.
To support the CYP KM CAT service in the manufacturing of custom-made equipment using light engineering machinery/hand tools within the workshop.
To work within and assist in the development of the ISO 9001-2015 Quality Management System. To assist with maintaining and updating quality procedures and work instructions specific to the service.
This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Feb 2026