We are looking to recruit an experienced Highly Specialist Therapy Clinician to lead the Salford Wheelchair Service. If you are a motivated, flexible and enthusiastic clinician with experience in wheelchair and special seating services, we can offer you the opportunity to join an established and integrated service which is part of the Community O.T Wheelchair and Equipment service. You must hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy/Clinical Sciences and have HCPC registration. Clinical experience in wheelchair services is essential. The ability to work as part of a multi-agency team, supervision of staff and students, and working in the community environment are essential requirements of the post.
Main duties of the job
Within this Highly Specialist role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of highly skilled Wheelchair Therapists and Wheelchair Technicians, working closely with the wider Therapy teams including the newly developing Moving and Handling Service based in the community at Burrows House. You will have extensive experience of working with people with complex posture and mobility needs and be able to provide support to a team of highly skilled therapists who perform specialist duty and wheelchair assessments and provide wheelchair equipment provision. You will monitor a high volume of complex referrals and ensure people are being advised where their needs will be met. Using your clinical skills, you will have responsibility for coordinating and running the specialist wheelchair clinic as well as taking on more complex referrals. As a Band 7, you will receive support from your peers and from the Team Manager and Band 8 Operational & Professional Therapy Lead. You will be expected to have responsibility for managing NCA initiatives and provide supervision to staff. You will be working in a busy and pro-active environment where evidence-based practice is embedded and joint working, service development and CPD is encouraged. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced band 6 looking to progress in their career. You will also be expected to support the Operational and Professional Lead with clinical governance action plans and service development/implementation.
About us
We are committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of our Social Work staff. It is recognised by the Trust that many experienced Social Work staff are currently likely to be employed by local government organisations, and to ensure there is clarity over terms and conditions of employment, we offer National Joint Council Pay Scales to Social Workers we appoint, rather than NHS pay-scales. We have adopted the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment which is used for recognising continuous service regarding annual leave, sickness, and maternity for moves within Greater Manchester. In addition, we also recognise previous, continuous, national local government service regarding annual leave.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Relevant professional qualification/s
Essential
Evidence of Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy/Clinical Sciences Member of HCPC
Desirable
Speciality related Post Grad qualification Leadership Qualification
Skills Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Extensive experience of working within a wheelchair service Knowledge and experience of assessing children and adults with complex postural needs Experience of assessing for and prescribing wheelchair equipment Demonstrate understanding of moving and handling techniques Understand the importance of developmental milestones in seating Experience of managing/supervising junior staff Car driver/owner
Desirable
Knowledge of relevant legislation regarding wheelchair criteria and provision Understanding of the Personal Wheelchair Budget Evidence of postgraduate research experience
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Burrows House Priestley Road Wardley, Worsley M28 2LY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
236-SCO-SW074-24
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Main duties of the job
Within this Highly Specialist role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of highly skilled Wheelchair Therapists and Wheelchair Technicians, working closely with the wider Therapy teams including the newly developing Moving and Handling Service based in the community at Burrows House. You will have extensive experience of working with people with complex posture and mobility needs and be able to provide support to a team of highly skilled therapists who perform specialist duty and wheelchair assessments and provide wheelchair equipment provision. You will monitor a high volume of complex referrals and ensure people are being advised where their needs will be met. Using your clinical skills, you will have responsibility for coordinating and running the specialist wheelchair clinic as well as taking on more complex referrals. As a Band 7, you will receive support from your peers and from the Team Manager and Band 8 Operational & Professional Therapy Lead. You will be expected to have responsibility for managing NCA initiatives and provide supervision to staff. You will be working in a busy and pro-active environment where evidence-based practice is embedded and joint working, service development and CPD is encouraged. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced band 6 looking to progress in their career. You will also be expected to support the Operational and Professional Lead with clinical governance action plans and service development/implementation.
About us
We are committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of our Social Work staff. It is recognised by the Trust that many experienced Social Work staff are currently likely to be employed by local government organisations, and to ensure there is clarity over terms and conditions of employment, we offer National Joint Council Pay Scales to Social Workers we appoint, rather than NHS pay-scales. We have adopted the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment which is used for recognising continuous service regarding annual leave, sickness, and maternity for moves within Greater Manchester. In addition, we also recognise previous, continuous, national local government service regarding annual leave.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Relevant professional qualification/s
Essential
Evidence of Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy/Clinical Sciences Member of HCPC
Desirable
Speciality related Post Grad qualification Leadership Qualification
Skills Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Extensive experience of working within a wheelchair service Knowledge and experience of assessing children and adults with complex postural needs Experience of assessing for and prescribing wheelchair equipment Demonstrate understanding of moving and handling techniques Understand the importance of developmental milestones in seating Experience of managing/supervising junior staff Car driver/owner
Desirable
Knowledge of relevant legislation regarding wheelchair criteria and provision Understanding of the Personal Wheelchair Budget Evidence of postgraduate research experience
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Burrows House Priestley Road Wardley, Worsley M28 2LY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
236-SCO-SW074-24
#J-18808-Ljbffr
