Neurotechnology Lead

Clinical

• Responsibilities
• Undertake
• highly specialist assessments for children and young people with acquired brain
• injuries and neurodisability, integrating the assessment of upper limb and
• lower limb neurotechnology and robotics in practice.

Co-develop

goal setting and treatment plans with allocated clinicians across the MDT to

support technology use as an adjunct to rehabilitation treatment.

Evaluate

• the suitability of children and young people for a range of emerging and
• established neurotechnology and specialist interventions available at TCT,
• including (but not limited to):
• Robotic aided gait training (RAGT) (end
• effector and exoskeleton devices)
• Robotic upper limb rehabilitation
• Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
• Virtual Reality
• Wearable technologies
• Dynamic Exo skeleton devices

Establish

clear clinical criteria and referral pathways for all children who may benefit

from neurotechnology interventions.

Apply

goal setting and outcome measurements for interventions, ensuring robust

monitoring of effectiveness, participation and goal achievement.

Lead

the collection and interpretation of outcome data relating to neurotechnology

interventions, sharing with the clinical specialist therapists and Head of

Therapies and using findings to inform individual treatment plans, service

development and investment priorities.

Provide

specialist consultation, training and support to therapy colleagues, the MDT

and families, regarding the safe and effective use of neurotechnology within

rehabilitation.

Support

the delivery of 24hr rehabilitation, through the provision of advice/

information, education and modelling, tailoring the provision of information to

the needs of the child, their family and the staff concerned.

Contribute

to new referral discussions and assessments and work collaboratively with

external professionals to facilitate effective admission and discharge

processes.

Work

flexibility, providing clinical cover across the service during episodes of

staff shortage/heavy workload.

Represent

the Therapy Team and The Childrens Trust as required, deputising for the clinical

leads and supporting relevant meetings.

To

undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities,

as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.

Neurotechnology Leadership

• Responsibilities
• Service Development
• Lead
• the development and strategic direction of The Children's Trust Neurotechnology
• Programme.

Identify

opportunities for innovation, quality improvement and service expansion.

Develop

business cases and proposals for new equipment and technology investments.

Develop

policies, procedures and operational guidance relating to the safe and

effective use of neurotechnology.

Represent

TCT externally at conferences, events and professional forums, promoting and

disseminating the organisations neurotechnology work.

Liaise

with external neurotechnology developers and providers, exhibitions and

coordinating demonstrations and future pilots.

Lead

the collection, analysis and reporting of relevant outcome data to evaluate

programme effectiveness, demonstrate impact and inform future service

development.

Develop

and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external

stakeholders.

Work

collaboratively with the Fundraising Team to identify opportunities for

philanthropic support, contribute to funding proposals and provide expert

advice regarding neurotechnology priorities and projects.

Provide

expert leadership and recommendations regarding neurotechnology budget

priorities, investment decisions and expenditure, ensuring resources are

aligned with organisational strategic objectives.

Lead

the knowledge translation of emerging research into clinical practice by

implementing evidence-based neurotechnology interventions.

Communication

• Communicate
• effectively and reduce barriers to communication with children and young people
• (applying the principles of consistent communication), families and members of
• the Multidisciplinary Team.

Maintain

clear, accurate and confidential records in accordance with The Childrens

Trust policy and contribute to timely child-related reports in line with legal,

professional and organisational requirements.

Attend

and contribute to regular meetings with the Multidisciplinary Team, to discuss

individual children/young people and service in general, as required e.g.,

reviews, case conferences, parents evenings, clinics.

Manage

informal complaints, in line with The Childrens Trust polices and contribute

to the resolution of written complaints, and as they occur taking immediate

action where necessary.

Produce

specialised reports regarding neurotechnology assessment and recommendations.

Governance

and Quality Improvement

Act

• as the lead for neurotechnology governance, ensuring the safe, effective and
• evidence-based implementation and use of neurotechnology.
• Read,
• implement and maintain compliance with relevant organisational policies,
• procedures, governance frameworks and risk assessments, ensuring practice
• remains aligned with current standards and legislation.

Develop

and maintain policies, procedures, clinical standards, competency frameworks

and outcome measurement processes to support the safe, effective and

evidence-based use of neurotechnology rehabilitation.

Lead

and participate in clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement

activities, using audit findings, outcome data and current evidence to identify

opportunities for service development and innovation.

Monitor

equipment utilisation, clinical outcomes and service effectiveness, using data

to inform future service planning and investment.

Ensure

neurotechnology and associated specialist devices are used, maintained and

monitored in accordance with MHRA guidance, organisational policy and

manufacturer recommendations.

Ensure

compliance with equipment monitoring, safety, service manufacturing or required repairs.

Identify

and address risks that may affect service quality, patient safety, or

efficiency, escalating concerns and implementing corrective actions as

appropriate.

Maintain

competency in risk assessment processes, ensuring risk assessments for neurotechnology

and specialist equipment are completed and accurately documented.

Critically

reflect on own practice and support reflective practice within the wider team

to enhance service quality and professional development.

Actively

contribute to local clinical governance, innovation and safety initiatives,

promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Career

• Long Learning, Education and Research
• Undertake
• all mandatory training in line with The Children's Trust policies and maintain
• professional registration and competency requirements.

Provide

support to colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation

and evidence-based practice.

Advance

• personal knowledge, skills and expertise through continuing professional
• development activities, including courses, conferences, literature reviews,
• special interest groups, research activity and networking with external
• organisations and technology providers.

Prepare

appropriately for Performance Development Reviews, identifying learning

objectives and development opportunities that support both individual career

progression and service needs.

Offer

neurotechnology education lead, designing and delivering training, to support

the safe and effective integration of neurotechnology across the organisation.

Contribute

to staff recruitment, induction, competency assessment and career development,

as appropriate.

Limits

of Authority and Problem Solving

Make

day-to-day decisions regarding requirements for children and young people,

based on case load, including recommendations for specialist equipment.

Responsible

for day-to-day time management and prioritisation of workload, taking into

account the needs of the whole service.

Monthly

formal supervision

Supporting

the Therapy team and house based multi-disciplinary team in delivery of an

effective service.

Any

other duties as required.

Professionalism

Takes

action and raises concerns.

Adhere

to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.

Maintain

professional boundaries and professionalism at all times.

Committed

to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times.

Health

and Safety

Adheres

to all Health and Safety guidelines, principles, and regulations to perform

your role and comply with The Childrens Trust policies and procedures.

Provide

evidence of all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post.

Adhere

to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training.

Promotes

the health and safety of others.

Uses

the incident reporting and risk assessment system (Vantage), to identify and

report risks and incidents/actions if directed.

Responsible

for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment.

Wellbeing

and Emotional Resilience

Maintains

a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming

challenges and problems.

Recognises

own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource

when or if necessary.

Treats

challenges and problems as a learning experience.

Remains

organised and focused when under pressure.

Responds

appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.

Motivates

self and other.