Senior Wheelchair Therapist

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation is looking for a part-time Senior Wheelchair Therapist to join their Wheelchair Service in Southend-on-Sea. This role involves providing client-centered assessments and managing a diverse caseload to cater to various postural and mobility needs. The Trust offers significant benefits, training opportunities, and encourages flexible working arrangements for its employees.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Flexible working opportunities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Qualifications

• Newly qualified OT/PT looking to gain experience in Wheelchair Service.
• Valid driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage assessments of patients with postural and mobility needs.
• Provide tailored equipment provisions.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for integrated care.

Skills

Client-centered assessments

Postural and mobility needs management

Education

Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy qualification

Job description

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Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time, enthusiastic & self-motivated Band 5/6 Occupational/Physiotherapist Wheelchair Therapist, Newly qualified OT/PT looking to gain clinical experience in Wheelchair Service to join our Wheelchair Service based in Southend-on-Sea.

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time, enthusiastic & self-motivated Band 5/6 Occupational/Physiotherapist Wheelchair Therapist, Newly qualified OT/PT looking to gain clinical experience in Wheelchair Service to join our Wheelchair Service based in Southend-on-Sea.

The post holder would be responsible for delivering evidence based client-centred assessments, tailored equipment provision and ongoing case management, to meet the clinical needs of clients with a wide range of postural and mobility needs.

The successful applicant will support the Clinical Lead and Wheelchair Service Manager in all aspects of service provision, while independently managing a varied caseload.

Regular professional supervision and CPD will be provided and excellent opportunities for on-going professional and self-development.

A valid, clean driving license and use of a vehicle is essential.

Main duties of the job

• To be clinically responsible for the ongoing management and assessment of children and adults, with a wide variety of postural and mobility needs.
• Undertake assessment of Posture & Seating needs, in relation to equipment provision & Pressure Care.
• Be responsible for provision of Wheelchairs, Powered & Manual, and Paediatric Equipment within existing eligibility criteria.
• Work closely with Community Therapists, Social Services, Voluntary Agencies, etc., to ensure that wheelchair provision is fully integrated.
  
  
  

Working for our organisation

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
  
  
  

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Important Professional References

Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.

As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.

Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc, please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email [e-mail] and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you.

The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.

Covid Vaccination

Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.

If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing [e-mail] .

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