Birmingham Wheelchair Service is part of the Equipment & Technology Group within Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The service is based out of the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, however runs clinics and home visits across the whole of Birmingham. The clinical team is made up of a therapy lead, rehabilitation engineers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, an assistant practitioner and a wheelchair technician. Wheelchairs are provided to a range of children and adults ranging from standard wheelchairs to bespoke customised seating in order to improve the patient's quality of life and independence.
Birmingham Wheelchair Service is looking for a 12 month fixed term full time band 6 physiotherapist or occupational therapist. If you are enthusiastic and passionate and are looking to increase your skills and knowledge of wheelchairs then this role would be ideal for you.
The successful applicant must have a degree in occupational therapy, physiotherapy and be a member of the HCPC. Significant experience of working with people with physical and neurological disability is required and a history of working with wheelchair services is desirable. Excellent assessment and clinical reasoning skills will be required in order to provide wheelchairs and cushions to a range of adults and children with a variety of disabilities.
Main duties of the job
Assess clients with complex needs (physical, cognitive, social and psychological) considering their function, disability and health, taking into account all environments in which they live and work. Assess clients individual posture and mobility requirements and provide prescriptions and recommendations for provision of mobility equipment accessories and pressure care equipment, taking into account a wide range of medical conditions. Prescribe mobility and pressure care equipment on a daily basis for clients referred to the service taking into account criteria and service specification. Train clients and carers in the use of mobility equipment and accessories and other appropriate therapeutic equipment and treatment approaches, whilst remaining aware of risk assessment and health and safety issues. Communicate effectively with clients, family / carer and other professionals both internal and external to organisation to gain agreement on patient intervention.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of your role you will work closely with the Regional Posture and Mobility Service as well as rehabilitation consultants and specialist clinics based at the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre. Wheelchair clinics are also carried out with the Learning Disability Service and paediatric physiotherapy teams in specialist schools.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Liz Bennison, Therapy lead. 07525388450 or 0121 4663220
Elizabeth.bennison1@nhs.net
The interviews will be held at West Midlands rehabilitation centre, face to face with a practical element to the interview. Please ensure that you are able to attend for the interview. Interview date will be confirmed at successful application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
HCPC registration/ Graduate diploma/degree in OT or PT Graduate Dip OT / Degree in Occupational therapy/l Physiotherapy
Desirable
relevant post graduate/under graduate experience evidence of CPD Relevant nationally recognised post-graduate training
Experience
Essential
Significant experience of working either within a wheelchair service or of dealing with physical and neurological disability Experience of using clinical skills with particular reference to assessment and treatment of neurological conditions. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the principles and application of clinical governance, standard setting and the audit process
Desirable
Supervisory experience of students Participation in service developments project, audits Evidence of treating Client's with complex disability including deteriorating conditions.
Skills/knowledge
Essential
Evidence of assessment & treatments skills, with particular reference to patients with complex disability with cognitive & physical impairment. Ability to demonstrate high level of clinical reasoning/problem solving, development skills, for patients with neurological problems. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of ADL equipment and minor home adaptations. Ability to teach clients, relatives and staff treatment programmes and best practices. Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of Health and Safety. Ability to demonstrate written skills that are relevant, accurate, concise and legible. Awareness of the needs of ethnic minority clients / carers Evidence of time and resource management skills Ability to communicate clearly and concisely varying appropriately according to the other person.
Personal qualities
Essential
Ability to demonstrate initiative and motivation when working in a variety of situations and in isolation. Ability to manage own workload Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Able to travel independently to multiple locations around the city in one day whilst transporting equipment
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address
West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre
91 Oak Tree Lane
Birmingham
B29 6HZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Birmingham Wheelchair Service is looking for a 12 month fixed term full time band 6 physiotherapist or occupational therapist. If you are enthusiastic and passionate and are looking to increase your skills and knowledge of wheelchairs then this role would be ideal for you.
The successful applicant must have a degree in occupational therapy, physiotherapy and be a member of the HCPC. Significant experience of working with people with physical and neurological disability is required and a history of working with wheelchair services is desirable. Excellent assessment and clinical reasoning skills will be required in order to provide wheelchairs and cushions to a range of adults and children with a variety of disabilities.
Main duties of the job
Assess clients with complex needs (physical, cognitive, social and psychological) considering their function, disability and health, taking into account all environments in which they live and work. Assess clients individual posture and mobility requirements and provide prescriptions and recommendations for provision of mobility equipment accessories and pressure care equipment, taking into account a wide range of medical conditions. Prescribe mobility and pressure care equipment on a daily basis for clients referred to the service taking into account criteria and service specification. Train clients and carers in the use of mobility equipment and accessories and other appropriate therapeutic equipment and treatment approaches, whilst remaining aware of risk assessment and health and safety issues. Communicate effectively with clients, family / carer and other professionals both internal and external to organisation to gain agreement on patient intervention.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of your role you will work closely with the Regional Posture and Mobility Service as well as rehabilitation consultants and specialist clinics based at the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre. Wheelchair clinics are also carried out with the Learning Disability Service and paediatric physiotherapy teams in specialist schools.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Liz Bennison, Therapy lead. 07525388450 or 0121 4663220
Elizabeth.bennison1@nhs.net
The interviews will be held at West Midlands rehabilitation centre, face to face with a practical element to the interview. Please ensure that you are able to attend for the interview. Interview date will be confirmed at successful application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
HCPC registration/ Graduate diploma/degree in OT or PT Graduate Dip OT / Degree in Occupational therapy/l Physiotherapy
Desirable
relevant post graduate/under graduate experience evidence of CPD Relevant nationally recognised post-graduate training
Experience
Essential
Significant experience of working either within a wheelchair service or of dealing with physical and neurological disability Experience of using clinical skills with particular reference to assessment and treatment of neurological conditions. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the principles and application of clinical governance, standard setting and the audit process
Desirable
Supervisory experience of students Participation in service developments project, audits Evidence of treating Client's with complex disability including deteriorating conditions.
Skills/knowledge
Essential
Evidence of assessment & treatments skills, with particular reference to patients with complex disability with cognitive & physical impairment. Ability to demonstrate high level of clinical reasoning/problem solving, development skills, for patients with neurological problems. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of ADL equipment and minor home adaptations. Ability to teach clients, relatives and staff treatment programmes and best practices. Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of Health and Safety. Ability to demonstrate written skills that are relevant, accurate, concise and legible. Awareness of the needs of ethnic minority clients / carers Evidence of time and resource management skills Ability to communicate clearly and concisely varying appropriately according to the other person.
Personal qualities
Essential
Ability to demonstrate initiative and motivation when working in a variety of situations and in isolation. Ability to manage own workload Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Able to travel independently to multiple locations around the city in one day whilst transporting equipment
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address
West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre
91 Oak Tree Lane
Birmingham
B29 6HZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
