South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our Wheelchair Service. The post holder will be working as a Senior Wheelchair Therapist, collaborating in an experienced and skilled team to support wheelchair provision and postural management for patients in Redcar/Cleveland and Middlesbrough. Successful candidates must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role. Main Duties of the Job
It is desirable for the post holder to have experience in the occupational therapy/physiotherapy assessment and management of patients with a range of conditions, including experience in wheelchair provision. The ability to travel independently is essential, as you will work across Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, providing a service within patients' own homes and nursing homes. The post holder will be supported by the Senior Specialist Therapist and the AHP Service Lead. This post offers development in clinical and leadership skills, and the post holder will be supported to attend relevant postgraduate courses. We have an established and comprehensive training programme, and our staff are encouraged and supported in their CPD through workshops, clinical supervision, and the appraisal process. There is also an opportunity to actively participate in audit and research, with close links to both the University of Teesside and Durham University. About Us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: Your Leadership Impact Leading Your Team to Success Service Improvement for Beginners Developing Your Service Improvement Skills The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After completing these three and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Job Responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
To hold a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy To be registered as an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist and fit to practice by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) To have achieved or be willing to work towards a relevant diploma level or equivalent postgraduate qualification Knowledge & Skills
To demonstrate effective communication skills, communicating complex, sensitive, and contentious information to patients, carers, and colleagues To demonstrate developed analytical skills and effective clinical judgement Experience
Experience working within the NHS Evidence of audit and participation in service development Demonstrate experience within wheelchair services, specialist seating, and posture management Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our Wheelchair Service. The post holder will be working as a Senior Wheelchair Therapist, collaborating in an experienced and skilled team to support wheelchair provision and postural management for patients in Redcar/Cleveland and Middlesbrough. Successful candidates must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role. Main Duties of the Job
It is desirable for the post holder to have experience in the occupational therapy/physiotherapy assessment and management of patients with a range of conditions, including experience in wheelchair provision. The ability to travel independently is essential, as you will work across Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, providing a service within patients' own homes and nursing homes. The post holder will be supported by the Senior Specialist Therapist and the AHP Service Lead. This post offers development in clinical and leadership skills, and the post holder will be supported to attend relevant postgraduate courses. We have an established and comprehensive training programme, and our staff are encouraged and supported in their CPD through workshops, clinical supervision, and the appraisal process. There is also an opportunity to actively participate in audit and research, with close links to both the University of Teesside and Durham University. About Us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: Your Leadership Impact Leading Your Team to Success Service Improvement for Beginners Developing Your Service Improvement Skills The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After completing these three and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Job Responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
To hold a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy To be registered as an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist and fit to practice by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) To have achieved or be willing to work towards a relevant diploma level or equivalent postgraduate qualification Knowledge & Skills
To demonstrate effective communication skills, communicating complex, sensitive, and contentious information to patients, carers, and colleagues To demonstrate developed analytical skills and effective clinical judgement Experience
Experience working within the NHS Evidence of audit and participation in service development Demonstrate experience within wheelchair services, specialist seating, and posture management Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist
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