Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity within our friendly department for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to to join our team as a Therapy Equipment Co-ordinator.
The successful candidate will support the assessment and prescription of disability equipment for children under the care of the occupational therapy and physiotherapy service in Sheffield. In addition, you will assist in the delivery and issue of equipment to children with disabilities andfacilitate training in the use of disability equipment for staff within the therapy services. You will be based at Ryegate Children's Centre but will support children in their homes, nurseries and schools across Sheffield.
You will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role. You will share the Trust values and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
This is a part time role for 18.75 hrs per week but would ideally work in conjunction with advert ref 425-23-5584517, in an additional role as a Therapy Assistant within the Early Years team.
Main duties of the job
Following the assessment of need by a qualified occupational therapist or physiotherapist, to source quotes and assist in the acquisition of the appropriate item via the Sheffield Community Equipment Loan Service, enabling the therapist to provide equipment that is fit for purpose and meets the need for the individual child.
To assist in the delivery and issue of disability equipment for children under the care of the occupational therapy and physiotherapy service in Sheffield. This may involve arranging the delivery of some items to children's homes, nurseries or schools, setting the equipment to fit the child and training the parents / carers in it's use.
To represent the service in meetings and communications with the Community Equipment Loan Service and the Local Authority staff managing the service
To provide expertise for staff accessing the Community Equipment Loan Website in order to prescribe equipment for children on their caseloads.
To have a working knowledge of the majority of disability equipment used within the service and be a point of contact for all staff to support them in all equipment issues. This includes having the competencies to check an item is complete / fit for purpose and set up / adjust delegated items of equipment.
To liaise with equipment companies and arrange training sessions to update self and staff.
To co-share duties of peripheral store manager and be responsible for the logging, safe storage, and care of equipment therein.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and personal specification attached to advert.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and personal specification attached to advert.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Relevant competencies, theoretical knowledge, expertise and training in the management of children with physical disabilities
- Relevant competencies, theoretical knowledge, expertise and training in the management of disability equipment.
Desirable
- Open college network Level 2 Postural care
- Motivational interviewing
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the use of disability equipment
- Experience of working with families and children with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
- Experience of working alongside physiotherapists and occupational therapists or other relevant health professionals
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Significant and relevant theoretical knowledge acquired through training and previous experience of working with children with complex needs or with disability equipment
- Understanding of family dynamics and how to develop working relationships with children and their families.
- Proficient communicator and able to work well within a team
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Good I.T. skills
- Able to work flexibly across different sites and settings.
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills to delegate effectively.
- Knowledge and skills to deliver information effectively to families and professionals.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- High level of interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with clients of all ages and their families
- Physically able to perform the duties of the post which includes manual handling
- Creative and innovative
- Demonstrates initiative and problem solving skills
- Good time management skills
- Able to independently and effectively manage a complex and unpredictable caseload
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Relevant competencies, theoretical knowledge, expertise and training in the management of children with physical disabilities
- Relevant competencies, theoretical knowledge, expertise and training in the management of disability equipment.
Desirable
- Open college network Level 2 Postural care
- Motivational interviewing
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the use of disability equipment
- Experience of working with families and children with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
- Experience of working alongside physiotherapists and occupational therapists or other relevant health professionals
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Significant and relevant theoretical knowledge acquired through training and previous experience of working with children with complex needs or with disability equipment
- Understanding of family dynamics and how to develop working relationships with children and their families.
- Proficient communicator and able to work well within a team
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Good I.T. skills
- Able to work flexibly across different sites and settings.
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills to delegate effectively.
- Knowledge and skills to deliver information effectively to families and professionals.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- High level of interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with clients of all ages and their families
- Physically able to perform the duties of the post which includes manual handling
- Creative and innovative
- Demonstrates initiative and problem solving skills
- Good time management skills
- Able to independently and effectively manage a complex and unpredictable caseload
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).
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).
