Job summary
We are looking for an Occupational or
Physiotherapist with relevant experience to work as part of the Gateshead
Wheelchair Services Team. It is a fixed-term contract to cover
maternity leave until 23rd December 2026 and would also be an excellent secondment opportunity for a
therapist to build on previous experience working in WCS. It is a full-time role, 37.5 hours a week
working Monday to Friday.
In this role you will work with clients
of all ages with long-term mobility problems across a variety of settings
including clinic & community. You
will have your own clinical caseload for which you are responsible & will
work with clients, their families, other health professionals, our
Rehabilitation Engineers & other product specialists.
You will carry out assessment of
service users who need manual or powered wheelchairs for long-term use,
including their physical abilities, lifestyle & relevant environmental
factors & any specialist postural & seating needs & will select
& configure equipment to meet these needs. You will also be able to
demonstrate safe & effective wheelchair use, including transfers &
propelling techniques, to service users & their support staff.
Alongside clinical work, you will
contribute to triaging referrals, planning the rota of work for the team,
support training delivery & assist supervision of student placements. You will also be responsible for ensuring
that all mandatory training is up to date & to undertake appropriate CPD in
line with role.
Main duties of the job
Providing clinical input to wheelchair
services, working closely with service users, their families and carers and the
multi-disciplinary teams supporting service users.
Work as an autonomous practitioner,
managing a caseload including complex service users.
Demonstrate clinical competence,
effectiveness and best practice in all areas of clinical service delivery,
including -
- Triage.
- Clinical interventions, including
assessment of mobility, posture and pressure care needs, prescription, review,
and handover/set up of prescribed equipment, demonstrating evidence of service
user involvement and collaboration in care planning.
- Documentation, ensuring compliance with
agreed record keeping systems and standards.
- Caseload management.
- Use of outcome measures.
- Medical device management.
- Take responsibility for maintaining
safe clinic environments.
- Safeguard children, young people and
vulnerable adults with whom the service comes into contact.
- Carry out physical/postural assessments
and interventions which may involve kneeling, squatting, crouching, bending,
twisting and maintaining static or awkward postures for short periods of time.
- Lift, carry or adjust wheelchairs and
other equipment on a daily basis, potentially several times a day.
This post is subject to enhanced DBS
disclosure.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To perform specialist postural
management and wheelchair assessments for individuals using a person centred
approach and ensuring high standards of care are provided.
To manage and prioritise a case load of patients with a
variety of complex conditions.
To manage and develop clinical services provided in
relation to postural management and wheelchair services under the overall
supervision of the Clinical Team Manager.
To support in the development and delivery of training
courses offered to prescribers and other professionals.
To maintain patient activity and records on the
electronic patient database.
To be a proactive member of the team and wider MDT in
respect of communication, administration, quality of service and service
development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To perform specialist postural
management and wheelchair assessments for individuals using a person centred
approach and ensuring high standards of care are provided.
To manage and prioritise a case load of patients with a
variety of complex conditions.
To manage and develop clinical services provided in
relation to postural management and wheelchair services under the overall
supervision of the Clinical Team Manager.
To support in the development and delivery of training
courses offered to prescribers and other professionals.
To maintain patient activity and records on the
electronic patient database.
To be a proactive member of the team and wider MDT in
respect of communication, administration, quality of service and service
development.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence and experience of working with adults and children with physical disability/long term conditions within the NHS.
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of clinical governance and audit.
- Experience of assessing for and ordering equipment.
- Triaging referrals and managing waiting lists
Desirable
- Previous experience of NHS Wheelchair Service or private provider.
- Evidence of managing staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Allied Health Professional.
- Degree (UK equivalent) in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Postgraduate qualification and/or training in: Postural Management.
- Wheelchair systems.
- Special seating systems.
- Postural management/management of chronic long term disability.
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards in relevant associated subject.
- Relevant management or leadership qualification or working toward.
- Relevant teaching and assessing qualification or able to demonstrate proven teaching ability at a range of levels.
Disposition
Essential
- Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- Conscientious, attentive to detail, patient, reliable and able to work under pressure.
- Good team member Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- High commitment to delivering excellent patient care.
- Excellent time keeping.
- Committed to CPD.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to be innovative and Proactive.
- Evidence of working on strategic planning and development.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Knowledge of stock systems and procurement.
- Knowledge of mobility and seating equipment for adults and children.
- Good computer skills including databases and electronic communication and documents.
- Advanced Clinical reasoning skills and excellent problem solving ability.
- A working knowledge of the regional Framework for Assessment and Provision of Wheelchairs.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, National, Regional or Local directives and guidelines which impact on wheelchair users, providers and associated organisations.
- Manual handling skills.
- Knowledge of skin integrity criteria.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the use and maintenance of medical devices relevant to Wheelchair services.
- Presentation skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a high level of dexterity, manual handling skills and co-ordination.
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands.
- Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- Driving license.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence and experience of working with adults and children with physical disability/long term conditions within the NHS.
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of clinical governance and audit.
- Experience of assessing for and ordering equipment.
- Triaging referrals and managing waiting lists
Desirable
- Previous experience of NHS Wheelchair Service or private provider.
- Evidence of managing staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Allied Health Professional.
- Degree (UK equivalent) in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Postgraduate qualification and/or training in: Postural Management.
- Wheelchair systems.
- Special seating systems.
- Postural management/management of chronic long term disability.
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards in relevant associated subject.
- Relevant management or leadership qualification or working toward.
- Relevant teaching and assessing qualification or able to demonstrate proven teaching ability at a range of levels.
Disposition
Essential
- Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- Conscientious, attentive to detail, patient, reliable and able to work under pressure.
- Good team member Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- High commitment to delivering excellent patient care.
- Excellent time keeping.
- Committed to CPD.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to be innovative and Proactive.
- Evidence of working on strategic planning and development.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Knowledge of stock systems and procurement.
- Knowledge of mobility and seating equipment for adults and children.
- Good computer skills including databases and electronic communication and documents.
- Advanced Clinical reasoning skills and excellent problem solving ability.
- A working knowledge of the regional Framework for Assessment and Provision of Wheelchairs.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, National, Regional or Local directives and guidelines which impact on wheelchair users, providers and associated organisations.
- Manual handling skills.
- Knowledge of skin integrity criteria.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the use and maintenance of medical devices relevant to Wheelchair services.
- Presentation skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a high level of dexterity, manual handling skills and co-ordination.
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands.
- Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- Driving license.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gateshead Equipment Services
Queens Park
Team Valley Trading Estate
Gateshead
Tyne And Wear
NE110QD
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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