Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking to recruit a part time band 6 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with a passion for working with wheelchair users within an innovative Wheelchair Service. At Swindon Wheelchair Service, we continually work to improve the client experience and enable access to fit-for-purpose equipment for wheelchair users. We are a unique service, jointly funded by the NHS and Swindon Borough Council, which allows us to better meet the needs of Swindon residents and continually develop the service to keep up with best practice.
This role would suit an experienced therapist with a range of clinical skills and an interest in mobility, posture, and pressure care. The majority of your work will be with adults, but the opportunity to develop your Paediatric skills will also be available if desired.
This service will be transitioning to HCRG Care Group from the 1st April 2025. The successful candidate may transfer over (under Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006) on the terms and conditions they are employed on. Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring a smooth transition for everyone involved.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have an opportunity to utilise and develop expert clinical skills and knowledge in the areas of wheelchairs, postural wheelchair seating, and pressure care. You will be required to carry out specialist assessments and prescribe specialist mobility, pressure care, and postural management equipment to meet clients' clinical mobility needs.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced Rehab Engineer and the Medical Engineering team to create bespoke wheelchair and seating options for clients when required. This work will be carried out in a range of settings, including clinics, clients' own homes, and other community settings such as schools, nursing homes, and day centers.
The post holder will receive training as required and be well supported and mentored by other experienced band 6 and 7 clinicians within the Swindon Wheelchair Service. Previous wheelchair experience is desired but not essential. You will complete specialist training in posture management as part of your essential training and have the opportunity to attend key training events such as the Posture and Mobility Group National Training Event and key supplier product updates. You will be line-managed by the band 7 Therapy Lead.
Job responsibilities
* To carry out assessments for clients requiring a wheelchair for long-term use, both manual and powered.
* See clients in a variety of settings including clinics and other community settings such as clients' own homes, day centres, and schools.
* To undertake specialist postural, pressure care, and seating assessment based on the Oxford assessment approach of physical disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma or Degree in occupational therapy/physiotherapy
* State registration with health professional council
* Moving and handling training
* Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
* BAOT/MCSP member or other professional/specialist groups e.g., PMG
* Specialist post grad training course or masters modules relevant to this post.
Experience
* Post qualification experience within paediatrics in the physical field, e.g., community, rehabilitation, neurological.
* Management of own caseload and prioritisation of work.
* Worked as an autonomous practitioner
* Experience of supervising junior staff/students
* Knowledge and experience of manual handling techniques and equipment
* Experience of working with those with long-term neurological conditions
* Experience of carrying out posture and seating assessments
* Knowledge and experience of assessment and products for pressure care management
* Completed student educator recognised qualification and/or courses
Skills
* Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to co-ordinate and direct programmes of care working collaboratively and autonomously.
* Ability to carry out complete client assessments, develop problem lists, and through sound clinical reasoning implement treatment plans
* Teaching & presenting skills supported by evidence, e.g., NVQ assessor
* Clinical audit skills
* Specialist clinical assessment skills in postural management and seating
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£37,338 to £44,962 a year, pro rata
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