Wheelchair Therapist

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Part time
Location: Sidcup
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Job offered by: NHS
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Part time - 30 hours per week (Up to 30 hours) Bromley Wheelchair Service has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Wheelchair Therapist (background as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) to work up to 30 hours per week in this innovative and exciting service. The postholder will ideally have experience working in neurology or with children; however, this role is an opportunity to receive training from our specialist wheelchair therapists and rehabilitation engineer to increase knowledge and skills in posture and seating of adults and children with physical disabilities. The service works predominantly as a clinic-based service; however, home visits, school clinics, and specialist seating clinics are also completed. If you are interested, please contact us to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Main duties of the job

To act as a Senior Therapist within the Wheelchair Service with responsibility for the provision of therapy services to patients in a range of domiciliary and residential settings, and assessments for wheelchairs and seating in clinics and the home environment. To undertake assessments of a wide range of complex patients. To use clinical reasoning skills in line with evidence-based practice. To formulate and implement intervention plans and to facilitate patients to manage their own health and wellbeing. To be responsible for enabling the patient to achieve and maintain a level of independent functioning in order to remain at home or in the most appropriate alternative community setting. To work as part of the multi-disciplinary Wheelchair Service Team in a variety of settings, assessing, planning, and prescribing wheelchairs and posture management systems for clients of all ages with a variety of clinical conditions. About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups. Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point. We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings. Job responsibilities

To establish and maintain a high level of clinical practice in order to provide and contribute to an effective clinical service. To have a sound knowledge and treatment expertise of the relevant conditions referred into the service including: • Musculoskeletal • Respiratory • Orthopaedic • Elderly fallers • Neurological to enable informed treatment, management, and interventions. To manage and prioritise a caseload of clients with complex needs. To set and develop patient-oriented goals and treatment plans in liaison with the Multidisciplinary Team/other health care professionals. To keep up to date with clinical developments and refine treatments in line with evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness. To fulfil all legal requirements and demonstrate clinical reasoning within documentation. To plan and organise ordering and delivery of a broad range of equipment; and provide correct advice, instruction, and training for carers/clients in the use of this equipment. To participate in health promotion programmes as required, including the coordination, preparation, and delivery of service-specific training. Person Specification

Qualifications

BSc Hons Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Wheelchair Prescribers training Registration

HCPC Registration Member of RCOT or CSP Training

Evidence of Continued Professional Development Skills

Knowledge of rehabilitation Knowledge and application of Physiotherapy/OT assessments and intervention relevant to patient group Wheelchair assessment and provision skills Current UK license/access & use of a car for work purposes Able to analyse professional and ethical issues Understanding of clinical governance Evidence of contributing to service evaluation and audit Experience

Post-graduate clinical experience Experience of working clinically in neurology or with children Experience in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal, neurological, orthopaedic, and respiratory patients. Experience in a Community Setting Experience of wheelchair assessment and prescription 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. £42,939 to £50,697 a year Inc HCAS Per annum pro rata

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