Job summary
Band 6 Wheelchair Occupational
Therapist,Permanent,37.5hours per week Full or Part
time hours offered
Do you have an interest in posture management and seating?
Do you have a problem-solving approach?
Would you like the challenge and satisfaction of working in
a community setting with children and adults?
We are looking for an passionate and self-motivated
Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our Wheelchair Service team,
to work alongside our Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Engineering
colleagues. This is a unique role, which would be suitable for career
progression, allowing development of skills in this specialism.
For further information contact Mary-Jane Vingoe, Wheelchair
Service Clinical Lead or the Duty Therapist on 01473 351805 option 2 and option
2 or mary-jane.vingoe@wsh.nhs.uk
Please note this vacancy is also
being advertised as a Band 6 Physiotherapist.
Main duties of the job
Based in a community setting in Ipswich and Bury St
Edmunds. You will be providing
assessment, reassessment, and handover of a wide range of wheelchair seating,
cushions, and accessories. This will include manual and power wheelchairs,
specialist buggies and seating systems.
Assessments will be undertaken in clinic and in a variety of
community venues, so the ability to travel to rural locations is essential.
We work with children from 3 years old and adults with
neurological, medical and orthopaedic and surgical conditions, with varying
complexity. Previous experience of working with adults and /or children with
physical and learning disabilities is desirable, specific wheelchair skills and
knowledge will be provided.
About us
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at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to
more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for,
treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community
settings.
The
West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care
services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery
unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+
beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult
and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk
Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing
temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We
do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our
values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we
work and behave as a team.
With
nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation
a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be
the best you can be.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist assessment
relating to mobility and function in cases of varying complexity. Assessments will be undertaken at a
wheelchair clinic, patients home, hospital, specialist and mainstream schools
or any other appropriate community location.
To determine clinical diagnosis and
treatment of complex and highly complex postural needs such as prevention of
contractures, correction of deformities and other associated health problems,
through the use of special seating systems.
To be responsible, in conjunction
with other members of the multi-disciplinary team or as a lone worker, for
prescribing appropriate equipment from a wide range of options manual and
powered wheelchairs, accessories and pressure relieving cushions.
To be active in the prevention and /
or treatment of pressure ulcers through the prescription of appropriate seating
and / or cushioning, and the provision of specialist advice to patients, carers
and other professionals
To take an active role in the
training and accreditation of qualified Occupational Therapists and
Physiotherapists at post-graduate level to prescribe basic wheelchair
equipment.
To provide specialist advice and
support to colleagues referring to the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist assessment
relating to mobility and function in cases of varying complexity. Assessments will be undertaken at a
wheelchair clinic, patients home, hospital, specialist and mainstream schools
or any other appropriate community location.
To determine clinical diagnosis and
treatment of complex and highly complex postural needs such as prevention of
contractures, correction of deformities and other associated health problems,
through the use of special seating systems.
To be responsible, in conjunction
with other members of the multi-disciplinary team or as a lone worker, for
prescribing appropriate equipment from a wide range of options manual and
powered wheelchairs, accessories and pressure relieving cushions.
To be active in the prevention and /
or treatment of pressure ulcers through the prescription of appropriate seating
and / or cushioning, and the provision of specialist advice to patients, carers
and other professionals
To take an active role in the
training and accreditation of qualified Occupational Therapists and
Physiotherapists at post-graduate level to prescribe basic wheelchair
equipment.
To provide specialist advice and
support to colleagues referring to the service.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- A broad base of clinical experience working with patients with neurological and orthopaedic conditions.
- To demonstrate a knowledge of Equality & Diversity.
- To have commitment to the delivery of an equitable client-centred service.
-
- High level of communication
- Skills
- An ability to reflect on and critically appraise own and others practice and performance
- Standard computer skills including use of Microsoft and e-mail.
- A level of presentation and training skills.
- Ability to take sensitive yet rational decisions.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload and to keep accurate records.
- Ability to contribute to team working, service improvement and organisational development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Documented evidence of
- Continuing Professional
- Development
- Ability to travel to rural locations
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate professional body ie BAOT
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the complex interaction between mobility and function for people presenting with multiple pathologies.
- Experience of the supervision of staff and students.
- Willingness to undertake professional student practice placement educator training.
- To demonstrate a knowledge of Health & Safety legislation for self and others.
- Current knowledge and skills of moving and handling dependent adults and older people.
- Knowledge of current manual handling regulations.
- A clear understanding of, and commitment to clinical governance, health and safety and risk assessment.
- Knowledge and understanding of professional and ethical issues.
Desirable
- Membership of a special interest group relevant to the role, eg PMG
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of working with paediatrics.
- Experience of working with adults with complex physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities.
- Experience of carrying out postural assessments. To be able to assess joint range of motion, muscle strength and tone.
- Experience of seating assessments.
- Experience/knowledge of products for pressure care management.
- Experience of working with patients who are terminally ill and patients with distressing conditions.
- Presentation and training skills.
- Experience of working to a budget.
- Current practice educator certificate.
- Experience of working with a range of primary and community services including Health, Social Care Services and the independent Sector.
- Experience of participating in research and audit.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated and an ability to demonstrate initiative.
- Commitment to patient centred non-discriminatory practice.
- Ability to cope under pressure in a busy environment in line with the RTT.
- Flexibility and able to adapt to a changing environment.
- Commitment to lifelong learning.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- A broad base of clinical experience working with patients with neurological and orthopaedic conditions.
- To demonstrate a knowledge of Equality & Diversity.
- To have commitment to the delivery of an equitable client-centred service.
-
- High level of communication
- Skills
- An ability to reflect on and critically appraise own and others practice and performance
- Standard computer skills including use of Microsoft and e-mail.
- A level of presentation and training skills.
- Ability to take sensitive yet rational decisions.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload and to keep accurate records.
- Ability to contribute to team working, service improvement and organisational development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Documented evidence of
- Continuing Professional
- Development
- Ability to travel to rural locations
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate professional body ie BAOT
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the complex interaction between mobility and function for people presenting with multiple pathologies.
- Experience of the supervision of staff and students.
- Willingness to undertake professional student practice placement educator training.
- To demonstrate a knowledge of Health & Safety legislation for self and others.
- Current knowledge and skills of moving and handling dependent adults and older people.
- Knowledge of current manual handling regulations.
- A clear understanding of, and commitment to clinical governance, health and safety and risk assessment.
- Knowledge and understanding of professional and ethical issues.
Desirable
- Membership of a special interest group relevant to the role, eg PMG
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of working with paediatrics.
- Experience of working with adults with complex physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities.
- Experience of carrying out postural assessments. To be able to assess joint range of motion, muscle strength and tone.
- Experience of seating assessments.
- Experience/knowledge of products for pressure care management.
- Experience of working with patients who are terminally ill and patients with distressing conditions.
- Presentation and training skills.
- Experience of working to a budget.
- Current practice educator certificate.
- Experience of working with a range of primary and community services including Health, Social Care Services and the independent Sector.
- Experience of participating in research and audit.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated and an ability to demonstrate initiative.
- Commitment to patient centred non-discriminatory practice.
- Ability to cope under pressure in a busy environment in line with the RTT.
- Flexibility and able to adapt to a changing environment.
- Commitment to lifelong learning.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
