Wheelchair Therapist inBishop's Stortford inBishop's Stortford PUBLISHED 3 DEC 2023

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata for part time  PERMANENT 
You will be well supported to independently manage a caseload which will include children and adults with a wide range of predominantly neurological conditions.

Undertake in depth assessments of mobility needs, pressure careneeds and postural support requirements, dependent on experience.

Work alongside Rehab engineers and Wheelchair Technicians to review and adapt equipment, as the person's needs change.

Provide user training and ensure that equipment is safely and correctly set up for client at handover appointments.

Demonstrate a kind, calm and patient approach with clients, many of whom have difficulties with communication.

Understand the importance of working within the service criteria and budget constrains to deliver an equitable service to all clients, according to their needs.

Think creatively to support reconditioning and re-use of equipment, when appropriate.

Use electronic patient record systems, equipment management systems and spreadsheets to keep accurate notes and to communicate with contractors and with other healthcare professionals.

Communicate effectively with other HCPs and also with clients and their family or carers to provide clear information and training around equipment.

Support clients with 'Personal wheelchair Budget' decisions and manage the client relatedadministration of the PWB process.

Keep accurate, up to date records of client contacts including face to face, telephone and electronic communications.

Participate in team meetings and supervision sessions.

Provide supervision to junior staff and engage in training and support for students.

Contribute to service developments and deliver wheelchair prescriber training alongside other team members.

Develop positive working relationships with local and regional HCPs who refer to the service.

Travel within West Essex to carry out domiciliary visits when required. Own vehicle preferred.

Use all opportunities to develop a highly specialist level of knowledge of wheelchairs and posture management. Use this knowledge to support Therapy colleagues working in other areas of the Trust.

Attend internal and external training courses.

Liaise with equipment suppliers and their Reps to ensure accurate and up to date product knowledge.

See Job description for full details.

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join oursmall team at Holly Wheelchair Service in West Essex in this newly created post.

We are a forward looking, dynamic NHS wheelchair service where excellence is standard . We are a fully NHS service and part of a wider NHS Trust providing Community health and Mental health services.

We always strive to provide the best possible level of service to our clients and we are looking for someonewho will do the same, You will need to work with our clients to meet their clinical needs and to help them achieve the things which matter to them.

The successful applicant will be have a positive, cheerful outlook, and be happy working in a fast paced environment.

We are looking for someone with at least 2 years post qualification experience working with people with long term conditions, Experience in areas such as neurology, paediatrics, leaning disability or community services would beadvantageous,Previous wheelchair service experience is highly desirable but not essential, an induction and skills programme will be arranged, depending on your level of wheelchair and postural management experience.

You will be working in clinic and in the community, in client's homes, schools, day centres and care homes. This is a very varied job so flexibility is important, as is an empathetic manner and a holistic approach to assessments. You will need excellent problem solving skills and a good understanding of the way mobility and posture impact on all aspects of a person's life.

You will be well supported to independently manage a caseload which will include children and adults with a wide range of predominantly neurological conditions. Assessing and prescribing equipment to meet their clinical needs.

There will be opportunities to work with complex equipment including modular seating systems, high performance wheelchairs,specialist powered wheelchairs and 'special controls'.

Undertake in depth assessments of mobility needs, pressure careneeds and postural support requirements, dependent on experience.

Work alongside Rehab engineers and Wheelchair Technicians to review and adapt equipment, as the person's needs change.

Provide user training and ensure that equipment is safely and correctly set up for client at handover appointments.

Demonstrate a kind, calm and patient approach with clients, many of whom have difficulties with communication.

Understand the importance of working within the service criteria and budget constrains to deliver an equitable service to all clients, according to their needs.

Think creatively to support reconditioning and re-use of equipment, when appropriate.

Use electronic patient record systems, equipment management systems and spreadsheets to keep accurate notes and to communicate with contractors and with other healthcare professionals.

Communicate effectively with other HCPs and also with clients and their family or carers to provide clear information and training around equipment.

Support clients with 'Personal wheelchair Budget' decisions and manage the client relatedadministration of the PWB process.

Keep accurate, up to date records of client contacts including face to face, telephone and electronic communications.

Participate in team meetings and supervision sessions.

Provide supervision to junior staff and engage in training and support for students.

Contribute to service developments and deliver wheelchair prescriber training alongside other team members.

Develop positive working relationships with local and regional HCPs who refer to the service.

Travel within West Essex to carry out domiciliary visits when required. Own vehicle preferred.

Use all opportunities to develop a highly specialist level of knowledge of wheelchairs and posture management. Use this knowledge to support Therapy colleagues working in other areas of the Trust.

Attend internal and external training courses.

Liaise with equipment suppliers and their Reps to ensure accurate and up to date product knowledge.

See Job description for full details.

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join oursmall team at Holly Wheelchair Service in West Essex in this newly created post.

We are a forward looking, dynamic NHS wheelchair service where excellence is standard . We are a fully NHS service and part of a wider NHS Trust providing Community health and Mental health services.

We always strive to provide the best possible level of service to our clients and we are looking for someonewho will do the same, You will need to work with our clients to meet their clinical needs and to help them achieve the things which matter to them.

The successful applicant will be have a positive, cheerful outlook, and be happy working in a fast paced environment.

We are looking for someone with at least 2 years post qualification experience working with people with long term conditions, Experience in areas such as neurology, paediatrics, leaning disability or community services would beadvantageous,Previous wheelchair service experience is highly desirable but not essential, an induction and skills programme will be arranged, depending on your level of wheelchair and postural management experience.

You will be working in clinic and in the community, in client's homes, schools, day centres and care homes. This is a very varied job so flexibility is important, as is an empathetic manner and a holistic approach to assessments. You will need excellent problem solving skills and a good understanding of the way mobility and posture impact on all aspects of a person's life.

You will be well supported to independently manage a caseload which will include children and adults with a wide range of predominantly neurological conditions. Assessing and prescribing equipment to meet their clinical needs.

There will be opportunities to work with complex equipment including modular seating systems, high performance wheelchairs,specialist powered wheelchairs and 'special controls'.



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