Specialist Wheelchair Therapist

CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Redruth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS healthcare provider in Redruth is seeking qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to join their Wheelchair Service team. In this role, you will conduct assessments for wheelchair prescriptions and provide postural management advice to clients with complex needs. Candidates must have experience in the NHS and the ability to travel independently. This position offers a chance to enhance skills in a supportive environment committed to community health.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel independently for assessments.
• Experience working in NHS preferred.
• Ability to formulate treatment plans based on assessments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist assessments and advice to clients.
• Participate in clinical governance and service development.
• Complete non-standard wheelchair prescriptions and accessories.

Skills

Wheelchair assessment and prescription

Postural management

Clinical governance

Complex needs assessment

Mobility and functional assessment

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a specialist team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists providing wheelchair assessment and prescription, and postural management advice to children, young people and adults in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The post holder will be required to participate in the delivery of the Wheelchair Service providing specialist assessments and advice to clients including those who present with highly complex needs. They will contribute to clinical governance and service development within the Wheelchair Service in partnership with professional specialists, the Clinical Lead and Wheelchair Service Team Lead.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential you are able to travel independently on a daily basis to and from the base, patient's homes and other venues around the geographical area, which may not be accessible by public transport.

This post will suit both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists looking to enhance their skills in postural management and wheelchair prescription in a community setting. This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

To use specialist knowledge and apply an advanced level of clinical skill to the assessment of mobility, functional, postural and pressure care needs of clients with a broad range of disability.

To complete non-standard and specialist wheelchair prescriptions and accessories using the Eligibility Criteria and Equipment Matrix including Tilt-in-Space Rea Azalea, Lightweight Active, Sunrise Medical powered Q Range with Sedeo seating, Bespoke moulded seating, Spex seating, specialist pressure/postural cushions – Gel and Air.

To carry out complex postural assessment of fixed and flexible deformities for adults and children and formulate a treatment plan based on findings and comprehensive product knowledge.

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.