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NHS Forth Valley AHP Children’s Services has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join the Team in this new post to help create a comprehensive digital service particularly around the provision of AAC (alternative and augmentative communication) aids.
You will work closely with the AHP Manager, Team Coordinators and AAC lead, and as digital specialist you will help manage a robust data base, advise and source AACs suitable apps ensuring best practice in terms of GDPR and cyber security, liaising with the Information Governance and IT Teams. In addition, you will assist Speech and Language Therapists support their patients in the use of the apps. There will also be opportunities to provide wider digital support around reporting mechanisms and use of data to help decision making and help improve services. There will be detailed support to help you understand the role in AAC.
We would welcome applications from numerate individuals with at least an HND (or equivalent) in Business or IT/computer related subject. You will have experience of Excel and other data bases and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and evidence of team working.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area is essential for this post.
We love it when people get in touch to discuss advertised posts – it allows you to find out more about us and the role. This is a 4 day post (we work Monday to Friday) but we would also be happy to consider less hours for the right person – again please get in touch to discuss.
Informal enquiries to Maureen Santosh/Morag MacKellar on 01786454550 or Louisa McGuire SLT Team Coordinator on 01786 454078.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Standard Police Act Disclosure Scotland Check.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.