Job summary
Join a Charity Making a Real Difference Specialist Therapist (QEF Mobility Services)
Professionals Encouraged to Apply: Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists(experience in wheelchair services/seating & posture essential)
THE ROLE
Were looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our friendly, multi-disciplinary Clinical Team. This is a rewarding and varied role that involves providing specialised mobility assessments for clients of all ages and abilities.
The role has a fixed salary and is not linked to the Agenda for Change. Its based in Carshalton and its not remote.
BEING PART OF QEF MEANS
- Promoting QEFs Equal Opportunities policy.
- Being an active team player.
- Being an ambassador of QEFs Values and Behaviours.
- Everyone Matters
- Everyone Works Together
- Everyone makes a difference
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Conduct independent assessments and trials of mobility equipment including wheelchairs and scooters.
Perform seating and posture evaluations to enhance comfort, pressure care, and mobility.
Advise on safe transfers, manual handling, and travel needs (e.g., air travel via Tryb4uFly).
Collaborate with external agencies for equipment and adaptations.
Provide expert advice to clients, families, and professionals.
Support training delivery and supervise student placements.
About us
ABOUT US
Queen Elizabeths Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) is a Surrey-based charity transforming the lives of over 10,000 disabled children and adults every year. Whether its rehabilitation after a brain injury, improving mobility, or learning new skills for independence, QEF enables people with disabilities to achieve their goals and live life on their terms.
Our services include:
- Mobility Services endorsed by the Department for Transport and one of the UKs top 3 providers.
- Care and Rehabilitation Centre located in Leatherhead.
- QEF Retail Trading 14 charity shops across the region.
- A family of smaller, specialist charities including MERU (assistive products for children) and The Grange (Kent), a residential care home for adults with learning disabilities.
BENEFITS
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with service(pro-rata)
- Pension and Life Assurance
- Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
- Free on-site parking
- Specialist training in air travel assessments (Tryb4uFly), Bugzi (powered indoor chairs for children), and adaptive car seating
DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER
QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria fora vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job.
Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage on HR@QEF.org.uk or 01372 841 144.
Job description
Job responsibilities
o
To conduct a practical trial of product suitability for
the clients medical, physical and lifestyle needs, to recommend the most
suitable manual, electric powered wheelchair or mobility scooter.
o
To undertake equipment loading, seating and posture
assessments, to advise clients of more suitable options and resolve manual
handling concerns. A good understanding of posture management
is required to assess seating requirements to improve pressure care and
comfort. This may include car seat solutions, wheelchairs and scooters and
travel by any medium including aeroplane, bus, taxi and train.
o
Liaise with
external agencies to assess for and arrange provision of appropriate equipment
and adaptations to maximise independence.
o
Provide
assessments at Mobility Service and off-site venues.
o
Provide ongoing
clinical advice regarding childrens
and adult mobility requirements to both internal and external stakeholders.
o
Assist in the
preparation and delivery of internal/external training courses for
professionals and others and participate in the delivery of in-service training
for staff.
o
Providing supervision of students on clinical placement
and less experienced staff.
o
Maintain clinical
records and write reports to a professional standard efficiently and
effectively adhering to the RCOT guidelines for documentation and adhering to
QEF and Driving Mobility documentation policy and standards.
o
Responsible for
ensuring that all mandatory training is up to date and to undertake appropriate
CPD in line with role.
o
Work with
fundraising to develop case studies and cases for support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
o
To conduct a practical trial of product suitability for
the clients medical, physical and lifestyle needs, to recommend the most
suitable manual, electric powered wheelchair or mobility scooter.
o
To undertake equipment loading, seating and posture
assessments, to advise clients of more suitable options and resolve manual
handling concerns. A good understanding of posture management
is required to assess seating requirements to improve pressure care and
comfort. This may include car seat solutions, wheelchairs and scooters and
travel by any medium including aeroplane, bus, taxi and train.
o
Liaise with
external agencies to assess for and arrange provision of appropriate equipment
and adaptations to maximise independence.
o
Provide
assessments at Mobility Service and off-site venues.
o
Provide ongoing
clinical advice regarding childrens
and adult mobility requirements to both internal and external stakeholders.
o
Assist in the
preparation and delivery of internal/external training courses for
professionals and others and participate in the delivery of in-service training
for staff.
o
Providing supervision of students on clinical placement
and less experienced staff.
o
Maintain clinical
records and write reports to a professional standard efficiently and
effectively adhering to the RCOT guidelines for documentation and adhering to
QEF and Driving Mobility documentation policy and standards.
o
Responsible for
ensuring that all mandatory training is up to date and to undertake appropriate
CPD in line with role.
o
Work with
fundraising to develop case studies and cases for support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
- Experience in wheelchair services/seating & posture essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Membership of relevant professional body e.g. BAOT/RCOT/CSP
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/continual professional development
- Driver with full driving license
Pesronal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate efficient, effective self-management including use of time, organisation, planning, problem solving, and managing stress of self and clients
- Ability to use own initiative but ask for assistance when appropriate
- Ability to work flexibly and proactively to meet the needs of a varied clinical caseload
- Able to use self-reflection to improve clinical skills
- To respond effectively to constructive feedback
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- To be empathetic and passionate in working with clients and families, with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs
- Ability to travel around the UK with occasional overnight stays.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of working with clients with physical disability and neurological rehabilitation with adults, children and their families
- Experience in assessing for Mobility scooters, wheelchairs and buggies
- Experience of assessing for and ordering/prescribing/fitting
- equipment and adaptations
- Experience in administering standardised assessments and clinical reasoning in choosing appropriate assessments
- Experience with manual handing including complex handling procedures
- Experience in composing risk assessments
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience in applying standards and national guidelines to clinical practice
- Experience in assessing for car seats, Equipment loading and stowing within a Vehicle
- Experience in assessing for switching and communication aid mounting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
- Experience in wheelchair services/seating & posture essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Membership of relevant professional body e.g. BAOT/RCOT/CSP
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/continual professional development
- Driver with full driving license
Pesronal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate efficient, effective self-management including use of time, organisation, planning, problem solving, and managing stress of self and clients
- Ability to use own initiative but ask for assistance when appropriate
- Ability to work flexibly and proactively to meet the needs of a varied clinical caseload
- Able to use self-reflection to improve clinical skills
- To respond effectively to constructive feedback
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- To be empathetic and passionate in working with clients and families, with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs
- Ability to travel around the UK with occasional overnight stays.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of working with clients with physical disability and neurological rehabilitation with adults, children and their families
- Experience in assessing for Mobility scooters, wheelchairs and buggies
- Experience of assessing for and ordering/prescribing/fitting
- equipment and adaptations
- Experience in administering standardised assessments and clinical reasoning in choosing appropriate assessments
- Experience with manual handing including complex handling procedures
- Experience in composing risk assessments
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience in applying standards and national guidelines to clinical practice
- Experience in assessing for car seats, Equipment loading and stowing within a Vehicle
- Experience in assessing for switching and communication aid mounting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People
Address
Queen Elizabeth Mobility Services
1 Metcalfe Avenue
Carshalton
Surrey
SM5 4AW
Employer's website
https://qef.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
