Employer: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre
Town: Birmingham
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/02/2025 23:59
Band 6 Specialist Wheelchair Clinician
Job Overview
Birmingham Wheelchair Service is part of the Equipment & Technology Group within Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The service is based out of the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, however runs clinics and home visits across the whole of Birmingham. The clinical team consists of a therapy lead, rehabilitation engineers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, an assistant practitioner, and a wheelchair technician. Wheelchairs are provided to a range of children and adults, from standard wheelchairs to bespoke customized seating, in order to improve the patient’s quality of life and independence.
Birmingham Wheelchair Service is looking for a 12-month fixed term full-time Band 6 physiotherapist or occupational therapist. If you are enthusiastic and passionate and are looking to increase your skills and knowledge of wheelchairs, then this role would be ideal for you.
The successful applicant must have a degree in occupational therapy or physiotherapy and be a member of the HCPC. Significant experience of working with people with physical and neurological disabilities is required, and a history of working with wheelchair services is desirable. Excellent assessment and clinical reasoning skills will be required to provide wheelchairs and cushions to a range of adults and children with various disabilities.
Main Duties of the Job
* Assess clients with complex needs (physical, cognitive, social, and psychological) considering their function, disability, and health, taking into account all environments in which they live and work.
* Assess clients' individual posture and mobility requirements and provide prescriptions and recommendations for the provision of mobility equipment accessories and pressure care equipment, considering a wide range of medical conditions.
* Prescribe mobility and pressure care equipment daily for clients referred to the service, taking into account criteria and service specifications.
* Train clients and carers in the use of mobility equipment and accessories and other appropriate therapeutic equipment and treatment approaches, while remaining aware of risk assessment and health and safety issues.
* Communicate effectively with clients, family/carers, and other professionals both internal and external to the organization to gain agreement on patient intervention.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registration/Graduate diploma/degree in OT or PT
* Evidence of CPD
* Relevant nationally recognized post-graduate training
Experience
* Significant experience of working either within a wheelchair service or dealing with physical and neurological disabilities.
* Experience of using clinical skills with particular reference to assessment and treatment of neurological conditions.
* Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the principles and application of clinical governance, standard setting, and the audit process.
* Supervisory experience of students.
* Evidence of treating clients with complex disabilities including deteriorating conditions.
Skills/Knowledge
* Evidence of assessment & treatment skills, particularly with patients with complex disabilities with cognitive & physical impairment.
* Ability to demonstrate high levels of clinical reasoning/problem solving for patients with neurological problems.
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge of ADL equipment and minor home adaptations.
* Ability to teach clients, relatives, and staff treatment programs and best practices.
* Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of Health and Safety.
* Ability to demonstrate written skills that are relevant, accurate, concise, and legible.
* Awareness of the needs of ethnic minority clients/carers.
* Evidence of time and resource management skills.
* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying appropriately according to the other person.
* Ability to demonstrate initiative and motivation when working in various situations and in isolation.
* Ability to manage own workload.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
* Able to travel independently to multiple locations around the city in one day while transporting equipment.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, or has a hidden or long-term health condition as recognized under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Benefits of Working for Us:
* Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements.
* Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
* Discounts for local and national retailers.
* Dedicated well-being services for all employees.
* Flexible working where possible.
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