Clinical Lead Wheelchair Therapist

Blatchford; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Death in Service

On Demand Pay

Discounted shopping

Health cash plan

Cycle to work

Job summary

Blatchford, a global manufacturer, is seeking a Clinical Lead Wheelchair Therapist to deliver high-standard wheelchair services for NHS in Rotherham. You will train and supervise students and colleagues and lead the MDT in your area.

You will prescribe equipment from an agreed matrix, manage budgets, and develop clinical governance while ensuring cost-effective service provision. A HCPC registration and BSc in OT or Physiotherapy are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience in wheelchair provision, including paediatrics.
• Ability to manage workload and work under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver wheelchair services to high clinical and ethical standards.
• Provide training and supervision to students and colleagues.
• Lead the wheelchair team in the designated area.
• Ensure service delivery meets KPIs and follows protocols.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits, and research.
• Assist with budget control.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Workload management

Decision making

Working under pressure

Education

BSc Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

HCPC Registered

Job description

Blatchford is a multi-award winning, global manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.

Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

Our Patient Solutions Team are proud to provide the wheelchair service on behalf of the NHS in Rotherham. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Lead Wheelchair Therapist to join our team.

The role

As Clinical Lead Wheelchair Therapist, you will deliver wheelchair services to the highest clinical and ethical standards. You will provide training and supervision to students, less experienced colleagues and service users.

• Identifying and prescribing appropriate equipment from an agreed matrix based on growing clinical knowledge and experience to meet the Service User’s clinical needs and their agreed aims & objectives
• Leading the wheelchair team in agreed area of speciality
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) at all levels to ensure the most appropriate and effective treatment for service users
• Ensuring service Delivery using agreed processes to meet Key Performance Indicators
• Developing and maintaining protocols, standards, systems and administrative functions to ensure the seamless delivery of services to service users
• Working within the company framework to ensure cost effective product provision.
• Leading the team in all aspects of clinical governance with the support of the Area Manager
• Participating in clinical audit and clinical research, liaising with both clinical and technical employees.
• Providing training to MDT/referrers/other healthcare professionals/Blatchford team in the field of wheelchairs
• Assisting Service Manager in budget control.

What are we looking for?

As Clinical Lead Wheelchair Therapist, you will have the following.

• BSc Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC Registered
• Experience in a wide range of wheelchair provision including paediatrics
• Experience in cost effective service provision
• Experience of provision of special seating
• Able to prioritise and manage your own workloadExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage difficult and challenging situations in sensitive situations
• Good judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to the demands of the service

What can we offer you?

As Clinical Lead Wheelchair Therapist, you will receive the following.

• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday
• Pension
• Death in Service
• On Demand Pay
• Discounted shopping and leisure activities
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme