Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Wheelchair Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Rehabilitation Engineers, technicians, and therapy assistant at the Specialised Ability Centre Manchester. One of the leading NHS Centres in the UK covering a client base of approximately 10,000 patients; we provide assessment and provision of wheeled mobility to all age ranges and complex presentations.
The role will involve lone working and clinic based appointments. Having recently expanded our clinical area and disability facilities here at the centre, we now have a designated paediatric room which is fully equipped to support our paediatric client base and enhance their experience during assessment and fitting of mobility equipment.
The wheelchair team aim to assess and prescribe appropriate equipment in a timely manner and to work closely with our multi-agency partners including, social services, education authority and wider NHS teams.
Manchester Wheelchair Service thrive on providing high quality care and require a team player who will rise to the challenge of working in a dynamic and evolving service and above all have a passion for supporting patients with complex needs.
The post is advertised as full time however, part time will be considered.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a team player who will rise to the challenge of working in a dynamic and evolving service and above all has a passion for supporting patients with complex needs. As a member of the wider multi-disciplinary team you will be working alongside and supporting a specialist team of therapists, rehab engineers, technicians, therapy assistants and an administration team, all of whom take pride in their ability to make a real difference to patients lives.
See the posts job description attached to this advert for further details of main duties and responsibilities.
This post is based at The Specialised Ability Centre and will require at times lone working in the community.
We are an approachable team led by our senior therapist, working within the outpatient and community setting. We pride ourselves on our staff development and host a training and competency framework to ensure our staff continue to grow to ensure we are providing the best service for our patients.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy / Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists
- Current Registration with relevant professional body
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- CSP and BAOT network
- Wheelchair Accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Variety of clinical settings including neurology and orthopaedics
- Multi-Disciplinary Team working
- Experience in postural management
Desirable
- Previous experience of wheelchair provision
- Lone working
- Knowledge and experience of risk assessment/ management
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of paediatrics/ learning disabilities
- Experience of audit, outcome measures and service development activities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Teaching and delivering presentations
- Autonomous working
- Team player
- Moving and handling skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills e.g. Microsoft packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Wheelchair Services
- Understandign issues affecting service users and services available to them
Other
Essential
- Car driver and license holder
- Willingness to travel across Manchester and Trafford
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy / Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists
- Current Registration with relevant professional body
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- CSP and BAOT network
- Wheelchair Accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Variety of clinical settings including neurology and orthopaedics
- Multi-Disciplinary Team working
- Experience in postural management
Desirable
- Previous experience of wheelchair provision
- Lone working
- Knowledge and experience of risk assessment/ management
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of paediatrics/ learning disabilities
- Experience of audit, outcome measures and service development activities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Teaching and delivering presentations
- Autonomous working
- Team player
- Moving and handling skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills e.g. Microsoft packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Wheelchair Services
- Understandign issues affecting service users and services available to them
Other
Essential
- Car driver and license holder
- Willingness to travel across Manchester and Trafford
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).
