The Lincolnshire Electronic Assistive Technology (EATS) Service works with adults and children with complex physical and/or communication disabilities. Following an assessment, the team makes recommendations and provides the most suitable electronic assistive device to promote independence, communication and improve quality of life of the patient.
The service is commissioned by NHS England for the provision of Specialised Augmentative and Assisted Communication aids (AAC), and Environmental Controls (EC). Based in North Hykeham, the team provides a service across the East Midlands region.
The Clinical Scientist role within Lincoln EATS combines clinical insight, engineering knowledge, and strategic thinking to deliver and develop technology‑based solutions that enhance independence and participation for people with complex needs. Alongside specialist clinical work, this role also provides some clinical leadership within the service, supporting quality improvement, innovation, and the development of the service.
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Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to understand a person’s abilities, limitations, and goals.
* Recommend, configure, and evaluate solutions, ensuring they are safe, effective, and person‑centred.
* Collaborate with colleagues including occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, clinical technologists and external agencies.
* Provide training and ongoing support to service users, families, and carers on the use of assistive technologies.
* Lead or contribute to research, audits, and evidence‑based practice to improve service quality and advance the field.
* Ensure compliance with relevant standards, safety regulations, and clinical governance frameworks.
* Participate in the development of innovative or bespoke technological solutions where standard equipment does not meet user needs.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS’ workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part‑time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an ‘earn while you learn’ apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev
Please review the attached job description and person specification for details on the main responsibilities of the role.
This advert closes on Thursday 9 Apr 2026
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