Wheelchair Services Manager

Job summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager, dynamic leader, and strategic thinker to join us in leading the Dorset Wheelchair Service. This is a great opportunity to help shape the team going forward to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality care to the residents of Dorset.

You will be working across Dorset and in partnership with Primary Care Networks, Local Authorities, Community Health, Mental Health and voluntary organisations to deliver an exceptional responsive service. You will lead a team to provide advice and mobility equipment, including postural seating and pressure care equipment to any client with a Dorset GP.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication, organisation and motivational skills, they must have experience of managing change and working across the wider health and social care system to drive service development.They should also have a good working knowledge of national regulations such as Medical Device Regulations, experience in Quality Management Systems would be advantageous.

The role is full-time 37.5 hours per week and is based at St Leonards and Dorchester.

If you are interested in moving to beautiful Dorset, we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000 (pro-rota). For further details on relocation expenses please email dhc.careers@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Accountable for ensuring the delivery of high-quality person-centred services with a focus on integrated care which always considers people's safety, privacy, and dignity.

Manages and provides leadership to clinical leads, specialist practitioners and other staff in the multi-disciplinary team within the Wheelchair Service.

To act as a champion for clinical standards and for continuous improvement in the service user experience, providing assurance that standards meet all contractual requirements.

To ensure the delivery of up-to-date evidence-based practice with a focus on posture and mobility.

To lead as a driver for change, contributing to theplanning and design of services in line with Trust and government regulations to meet the needs of the individuals who utilise the wheelchair service.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.