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 working collaboratively in an experienced and skilled team to support wheelchair provision and postural management for patients in Redcar/Cleveland and Middlesbrough.
Successful candidate 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 and have gained experience across a variety of specialities including experience in wheelchair provision.
The ability to travel independently is an essential part of this post as you will work across Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland community 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 post graduate 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 and the Hospital has close links with 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 you complete 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 description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
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 relevant diploma level or equivalent post-graduate qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
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
Essential
Can demonstrate relevant/ varied post graduate experience Experience working within NHS Evidence of audit and participation in service development
Desirable
Demonstrate experience within wheelchair services, specialist seating, posture management
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
328-NSC-6810427 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Successful candidate 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 and have gained experience across a variety of specialities including experience in wheelchair provision.
The ability to travel independently is an essential part of this post as you will work across Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland community 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 post graduate 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 and the Hospital has close links with 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 you complete 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 description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
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 relevant diploma level or equivalent post-graduate qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
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
Essential
Can demonstrate relevant/ varied post graduate experience Experience working within NHS Evidence of audit and participation in service development
Desirable
Demonstrate experience within wheelchair services, specialist seating, posture management
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
328-NSC-6810427 #J-18808-Ljbffr
