Job summary
Band 6 fixed term 12-month contract with the Wheelchair Service, based at the Mobility centre on the City campus at NUH.
We are an outpatient service and see patients in clinic, in their own homes, schools, places of work, nursing homes, care homes and supported living accommodation.
You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that comprises of Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Engineers, Rehabilitation Technicians and administration staff.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to full job description and person specification.
You need excellent communication skills to facilitate close working relationships within the Wheelchair Service and with other multi-disciplinary colleagues in NUH, Social Care, GP and community nursing teams; including Tissue Viability Nurses.
Our service provides for both children and adults , so we see patients from 3months of age to end of life, who present with a wide variety of conditions that cause long term impairment of their mobility.
You will be assessing for and prescribing wheelchairs, seating systems, pressure distribution cushions and postural support products.
You will work face to face and engage in phone triage which involves either prescribing basic equipment or adding those patients with more complex needs to the clinic/visit waiting lists.
You will support other grades of staff and students on placement.
You will support permanent staff to deliver training to OT students on placement at NUH , preceptees and other specialist teams within NUH and local Social care settings who are regularly refer into the service.
This job is very hands on and involves daily moving and handling of patients and equipment using a variety of transfer methods in a variety of settings.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the above, please see job description and person specification attached to the advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the above, please see job description and person specification attached to the advert
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Wide range of experience
- Experience of working with patients who require a wheelchair
Desirable
- Experience in wheelchair equipment provision
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to discuss treatment options and recommend best course of intervention to patients and carers using negotiating, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills
- Able to effectively use a range of written, verbal and non verbal communication skills with patients
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and performance of more junior staff
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Wide range of experience
- Experience of working with patients who require a wheelchair
Desirable
- Experience in wheelchair equipment provision
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to discuss treatment options and recommend best course of intervention to patients and carers using negotiating, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills
- Able to effectively use a range of written, verbal and non verbal communication skills with patients
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and performance of more junior staff
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
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Nottingham Mobility Centre
City Hospital Campus, Off Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PJ
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)