Wheelchair Therapist

Job summary

Weare advertising separately for band 6 and band 5 as we are open to receiveapplications for both. The banding will be determined by the successfulapplicant.

Band 6 WheelchairTherapist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) within the WorcestershireWheelchair Service. Fixed term for 1year.

This role will work closely alongside specialised WheelchairTherapists, Assistant Practitioner, Technicians, Rehabilitation Engineers, andadmin team.

You will carry out skilled,holistic, evidence-based seating and mobility assessments of children andadults in clinic and within their home environment and community setting,including schools, day centres and residential care settings.

Joinour team, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients acrossWorcestershire. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-termcareer as well as flexibility, continual professional development as well as awide range of wellbeing and support.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a team and independently to provideskilled mobility and postural assessments and prescription of wheelchairs foradults and children with long-term health needs.

Complete holistic, seating and mobility assessments ofchildren and adults in clinic and in their home or community setting, includingschools, day centres and residential care.

Working within the Trust policies,as an autonomous practitioner using evidence based/client centred principles toassess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

Following assessment andidentification of posture and mobility goals, implement appropriate action toinclude prescription and provision of wheelchair and posture equipment.

Communicate patient information to other clinical teams,including regional specialist centres to maximise safety and provide seamlesscare between health and social services.

Workcollaboratively and in partnership with other agencies and services to achieveidentified goals for individual patients.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Behaveconsistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote theseon a day-to-day basis. Actas a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standardsof professionalism. Use their initiative and take responsibility forthemselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide topatients. Be partof a team and provide specialist skilled mobility and postural assessments andprescription for adults and children with long-term health needs withinWorcestershire. Be part of service development, to include clinicaland administration, in line with regional and national strategies. Assist in the implementation of local and nationalinitiatives which have a direct impact on Wheelchair service provision. Assist in any other duties that may be required toensure the smooth running and efficiency of the service.

For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

Good team player, but able to work in isolation Willingness to work flexibly Able to meet the travel requirements of the role

Qualifications

Essential

Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Health Professionals Council registration Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained portfolio I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Experience

Essential

A range of post registration experience including working in a health and social care setting Experience of delegation to qualified/unqualified staff

Desirable

Experience of working within a Wheelchair Service Experience of working in a community setting. Experience of working with long term conditions and disabilities with children and/or older people.

Knowledge

Essential

A good level of knowledge in a wide range of physical conditions A good level of knowledge relating to wheelchair and disability equipment Knowledge of safeguarding protocols and policies for children and adults. Knowledge of NHS health legislation and current practice and risk assessment and management Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

Knowledge of clinical postural, mobility and seating assessment tools and outcome measures for children and adults. Knowledge of NHS provision of manual and powered wheelchairs and accessories.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Role modelling good behaviour Ability to praise and be supportive to others Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Excellent verbal and written communication skills IT skills and competent in using a computer Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge Ability to prioritise

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