Mobility Therapist - Kent

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a therapist to become part of a new partnership between Whizz Kidz and Ross Care in the Kent and Medway Wheelchair Service (NHS).

This is a permanent band 6/7 post preferably full time hours (35 hours), but part time may be considered. Those with less experience are encouraged to apply but may be appointed at a lower banding. We encourage occupational therapists or physiotherapists with experience in long term conditions, neurological conditions, paediatrics or posture and mobility.

The role will include clinics in Ashford and Gillingham and community visits within the Kent and Medway area. The successful applicant will be an autonomous therapist, who is keen to develop this role within the team.

The therapist would be responsible for the assessment and provision of wheelchairs and seating for children and young people up to age 25, independently managing a varied caseload. The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, autonomous clinician who is able to build strong relationships with local therapists and co-ordinate community clinics within the area.

A valid and clean driving licence is required.

Main duties of the job

To provide high-quality, innovative clinical assessments and ensure clear clinical decision-making. To involve patients and their families in all aspects of the assessment process, ensuring all requests are considered, promoting collaboration throughout the whole process.

To work with children and young people and their families who attend the wheelchair service.

To undertake a holistic assessment, considered the needs of the service user and their carers. This will involve planning, implementing and evaluating the outcome of the assessment.

To prescribe suitable equipment while ensuring function and independence is at the heart of the outcome, while ensuring the most cost effective outcome.

To work autonomously as well as along side the multi disciplinary team to ensure a positive outcome for the service user.

To be able to critically assess and re-evaluate the clinical situation as things change for the service user.

About us

Whizz Kidz: the facts

Over 75,000 young people arent getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs.

Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.

Were here to change that.

As the UKs leading charity for young wheelchair users (9 months -25 years old), we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society.

And we wont stop until they are mobile, enabled and included.

Our vision

A society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.

Our values

We are young people focused, ambitious, collaborative and inclusive.