Specialist Wheelchair Therapist

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a specialist team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists providing wheelchair assessment and prescription, and postural management advice to children, young people and adults in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The post holder will be required to participate in the delivery of the Wheelchair Service providing specialist assessments and advice to clients including those who present with highly complex needs. They will contribute to clinical governance and service development within the Wheelchair Service in partnership with professional specialists, the Clinical Lead and Wheelchair Service Team Lead.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential you are able to travel independently on a daily basis to and from the base, patient's homes and other venues around the geographical area, which may not be accessible by public transport.

This post will suit both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists looking to enhance their skills in postural management and wheelchair prescription in a community setting.

Main duties of the job

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply: o Cornwall Foundation Trust o Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust o Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

To use specialist knowledge and apply an advanced level of clinical skill to the assessment of mobility, functional, postural and pressure care needs of clients with a broad range of disability

To complete non-standard and specialist wheelchair prescriptions and accessories using the Eligibility Criteria and Equipment Matrix including Tilt-in-Space Rea Azalea, Lightweight Active, Sunrise Medical powered Q Range with Sedeo seating, Bespoke moulded seating, Spex seating, specialist pressure/postural cushions - Gel and Air

To carry out complex postural assessment of fixed and flexible deformities for adults and children and formulate a treatment plan based on findings and comprehensive product knowledge

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.