Wheelchair Therapy Technician

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Flexible working options

Job summary

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Wheelchair Therapy Technician to join a small, friendly team providing assessment and equipment for children and adults. The post is based across Brighton, Bognor and Horsham with remote, clinic and community working and full induction/training.

Applicants should have a practical, organised and flexible approach. A full valid driving licence is essential, and experience with equipment is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well with people of all ages and needs.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• Experience with equipment and tools is an advantage but not essential; training will be provided.
• Ability to work well alone and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor/review delegated clients' current wheelchair and related accessories under therapists/engineers.
• Work with the clinical team to provide a high level of service to registered users.
• Report to therapists/engineers on client performance and needs; report repairs/servicing requirements.
• Utilise personal/communication skills to enhance service to clients, families and carers.

Skills

Communication

Driving licence

Teamwork

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Wheelchair Therapy Technician to join our small, friendly and hard-working team providing assessment and equipment for children and adults. The role is well suited to those with a technician or therapy assistant background. The post is based between the wheelchair service localities in Brighton, Bognor and Horsham with the administrative base being negotiable. The post includes remote, clinic and community working. The successful applicant will have a practical, organised and flexible approach to working. Experience with equipment and tools is an advantage but not essential, as training will be provided. Previous experience of working in healthcare is not a requirement, but the successful applicant will have the ability to communicate well with people of all ages and needs, and have an understanding of the challenges faced by our service users. Full induction and training will be provided. A full valid driving licence is essential, as is the ability to work well alone and within a team. Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role., To provide support for clinical staff within the Wheelchair Service and toparticipatein the provision of wheelchairs, seating and accessories for children and adults with along termmobility need.

1. 1. To monitor/review delegated clients' current wheelchair and related accessories under direction of thetherapists and engineers. Todeliver, set up and fitthese accessories/equipmentin response to any change in the clients' medical condition.
2. 2. To work with the clinical team in providing a high levelof service to registered users.
3. 3. To report to the therapists or engineersall aspects of theclientsperformance and clinical needs following assessment and report anyrepair/servicing requirements to the approved repairer.
4. 4. To use personal /communication skills and previousexperience asappropriate toenhance the service offered to clients, family members/carers.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.