Wheelchair Therapist

CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Redruth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cornwall is seeking a specialist Occupational Therapist to provide wheelchair assessments and postural management advice to clients of all ages. The ideal candidate will enhance their skills in a community setting and work closely with a team of therapists. This role involves traveling to clients' homes, contributing to clinical governance, and participating in service development within the Wheelchair Service.

Qualifications

• Experience in wheelchair assessment and prescription.
• Knowledge in postural management.
• Ability to work independently and travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide wheelchair assessments to clients.
• Contribute to countywide Wheelchair Service.
• Participate in clinical governance.
• Travel to clients' homes and other locations.

Job description

Overview

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. This post will suit both Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist looking to enhance their skills in postural management in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide wheelchair assessment and prescription, and postural management advice to children, young people and adults in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
• Join a Specialist Team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and contribute to the countywide Wheelchair Service, providing specialist assessments and advice to clients including those who often present with complex needs.
• Participate in clinical governance and service development within the Wheelchair Service in partnership with professional specialists, the Clinical Lead and Wheelchair Service Team Lead.
• Contribute to assessment clinics located in Hayle, Truro and Liskeard with travel to clients’ places of residence required in some circumstances.

Travel and work location

Due to the nature of the role, you must be able to travel independently on a daily basis to and from the base, patients’ homes and other venues around the geographical area, which may not be accessible by public transport.

About the employer

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.

Organisation context

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust, including doctors, nurses, therapists, 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.

Local context

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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.