Wheelchair Therapist- OT or Physio

Getkumu; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the UK seeks a Band 5 Wheelchair Therapist (OT or Physio) to join their team. The role involves assessing and providing wheelchairs to users with long-term disabilities, working both in clinics and the community. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and HCPC registration, with experience in adaptive equipment and a multidisciplinary team environment. The position offers a full-time schedule and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy required.
• HCPC registration as an OT or Physiotherapist is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, prescribe, and provide wheelchairs and related equipment.
• Manage workload efficiently and document assessments.
• Supervise Therapy Assistants and students.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Risk Assessment

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

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Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30)

Location: St Catherine's Health Centre, Birkenhead, with work across Wirral and West Cheshire as needed.

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 PA (Pro rata)

Employer: Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

About Us

Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust provides high-quality community health services, driven by our values of Compassion, Openness, and Trust. We support our staff with ongoing development and a range of employee benefits.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Band 5 Wheelchair Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) to join our multidisciplinary team. The role involves assessing and providing wheelchairs and equipment to service users of all ages with long-term disabilities. You will work primarily in clinics and in the community, visiting service users at their homes or other locations.

Main Responsibilities

• Assess, prescribe, and provide wheelchairs and related equipment.
• Work within local eligibility criteria for wheelchair provision.
• Offer personal wheelchair budgets where appropriate.
• Ensure safe use of prescribed equipment through handovers and advice.
• Manage your workload efficiently and document assessments and interventions.
• Supervise Therapy Assistants/Support Practitioners and students.
• Maintain your CPD and stay informed about wheelchair products and practices.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration as an OT or Physiotherapist.
• Postgraduate training or relevant experience.
• Experience working with adults and children with long-term conditions and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience in wheelchair services or related areas.
• Knowledge of national policies like personalized care and PWB.

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Effective communication and report writing skills.
• Good time management and prioritization.
• Assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Risk assessment abilities.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, empathy, and a valid UK driving license with access to a vehicle.

Additional Information

We are committed to diversity, equality, and supporting our staff, including reasonable adjustments. We also support Armed Forces personnel and have achieved the Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Please ensure your application includes referees who can verify your employment and education history over the last three years. We do not accept personal references from friends or family.