Specialist Wheelchair Therapist (OT or Physio)

For the main responsibilities of the post please refer to the attached Job Description.

Responsibilities include

Utilising therapy skills to assess for, prescribe and provide wheelchairs and associated equipment to an identified cohort of service users. Working within the local eligibility criteria for the provision of wheelchairs and associated equipment. Offering people who are eligible for new/ re-provision of a wheelchair a personal wheelchair budget in line with legislation and service operating model. Handing over and adjusting any prescribed equipment, advising the service user and carers on its safe use. Prioritising, organising and managing own workload autonomously and in the most efficient and effective way. Documenting assessments, interventions and equipment details on the Wheelchair Services clinical and asset management system. Supervising and supporting the development of identified Therapy Assistants/ Support Practitioners. Being a proactive clinical educator and supervising both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy students, regardless of your own profession. Providing specialist advice to other health and care professionals on wheelchairs and postural management. Recognising and working within own competence and professional code of conduct/ standards. Taking responsibility for own CPD and keep up to date with clinical practice and wheelchair products. Please ensure that your supporting information in your application reflects how you meet the person specification for role.