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AAC WEST is an NHS-funded service providing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solutions for individuals who need technology to communicate.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our specialist MDT in supporting children with complex physical, sensory, and cognitive needs.
In this role you will provide an assessment pathway working closely with families, SLTs, educators, and other professionals across the South West. You’ll contribute to both clinical work and service development, supporting the delivery of a responsive and holistic AAC pathway.
This role involves regional travel to homes and schools. A valid UK driving licence is essential; pool cars are available.
You Will Have
* RCOT and HCPC registration
* Significant experience with children with complex needs
* A passion for assistive technology
* Experience in supervision and service development
* Strong communication and teaching skills
Why join us?
* Work in a fast-evolving, tech-driven field
* Join a knowledgeable, supportive team
* Help improve lives through communication access
* Job security in a unique, meaningful role
Main Duties Of The Role
* Hold and manage a clinical caseload, delivering high-quality assessment and intervention services for children and young people as part of the AAC WEST clinical pathway.
* Collaborate closely with a supportive, multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to provide assessment, equipment provision, and review sessions.
* Work directly with children, families, local Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs), educational staff, and other professionals to deliver holistic and tailored AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) assessment pathway
* Support the ongoing development and delivery of personalised AAC interventions through joint goal-setting and shared decision-making.
* As a Band 7 clinician, play a key role in shaping and developing the service, contributing to team leadership, service planning, and maintaining a positive and effective workplace culture.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vicky Styles Job title: AAC WEST, Clinical Manager Email address: victoria.styles@nbt.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0117 414 5850
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Mid-Senior level
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Health Care Provider
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Hospitals and Health Care
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