Job summary
Wheelchair Services is part of a thriving Community Therapy
Service, encompassing a range of diverse and exciting teams and services across
the city. The primary objective of the service is to support residents in the
management of their disability or long-term health condition, enabling people
to lead fulfilling, safe and independent lives.
The service promotes safety and independence to wheelchair
users through the provision of new wheelchairs and accessories, as well as
reviews of existing wheelchairs to ensure that provision meets the needs of the
wheelchair user.
The aim is to work with the customer, to find out what is
important to them and how we can provide appropriate equipment to meet their
needs.
Wheelchair Assessors have the opportunity to establish a
caseload of adults and children, conducting assessments in a variety of
environments which may include customers homes, schools or wheelchair clinics.
Main duties of the job
To have the ability to complete assessments of customers
needs which may include, but not limited to, functional assessments, seating
and posture, spatial awareness and safe use of prescribed wheelchairs and
accessories.
To work alongside wheelchair services colleagues, partner
agencies and therapy colleagues, to
deliver an effective, safe, high quality service.
To be adaptable and flexible within the service and to be
able to record all assessments outcomes, maintain records of recommendations
and wheelchair provisions and maintain essential data.
Supervision will be provided by the Wheelchair Service Team
Manager and the post holder will work closely with other services within the
city
The service strives to maintain high standards of customer
care and works with its practitioners to assure continuous professional
development, demonstrating best practise and a high commitment to the
undergraduate education of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy students.
An induction programme, training and support will be
provided.
Candidates should be able to meet the travel requirements of
the post.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and
Barring Service.
About us
Therapies work Monday to Friday, and the council offers
flexible working patterns, including a combination of office based and home
working.
Council grades differ from the NHS Banding system, Council
Grade 7-8 posts are suitable for candidates who are recent graduates, as well
as those with previous experience of working as an Occupational Therapist.
Candidates should either be a registered Occupational Therapist or
Physiotherapist with the HCPC at the point of application for the role or
should have completed their degree and applied for HCPC registration.
Annual Leave entitlement starts at 26 days pro rata, rising
to 31 days pro rata after 5 years service, with previous working in council or
NHS roles considered for annual leave entitlement, provided there is evidence
of continuous service.
For candidates already employed as an Occupational Therapist
or Physiotherapist, there is the option to maintain existing NHS pension, with
contributions from the council for applicants, provided conditions are met.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main purpose of job
To
assist in the efficient provision of high-quality Wheelchair Assessment
services to meet the identified needs of adults and children recovering from
illness, trauma or decline in long term conditions or experiencing the effects
of the aging process.
Key
responsibilities
Tocarry
an allocated caseload of customers.
To
support customers in the assessment and provision of wheelchairs and
accessories to achieve independence, safety, and comfort, including the provision
of seating and posture assessments.
To provide
holistic assessments of the customer identifying areas of need and ensuring
that appropriate provision is madeto improve quality of life.
Towork to set standards within the
serviceunder the supervision of the Team Manager.
Key
tasks
To complete
assessments ofcustomersneedswhich may include,but not
limited to, functional assessments, seating and posture, spatial awareness and
safe use of prescribed wheelchair and accessories.
To be
adaptable and flexiblewithin the service areas, working alongside senior
therapiststo ensureeffectiveprovisionof the identified
service.
Work
alongsidewheelchair services and therapy colleagues,
andtheTeam Managerto deliver an effective, safe,high
qualityservice.
To demonstrate the ability to conduct an
appropriate assessment to the customer
To advise
customers of thecorrectuse of equipment provided by the Local
Authority.
To work in
collaboration with other services.
To refer
customers to other services.
To record all assessments
and take responsibility for data input.
To recognise
limitations and identify to senior therapists when support is required.
To take an
active role in project related activities within the service under the
direction of the senior practitioner/Team Manager.
To identify
learning needsand areas for development, alongside senior therapists/team
managers.
To participate
in learning opportunities within the service.
To participate
in student education within the service.
Complies
with the organisations and services essential training requirements.
Maintains
own Continuous Professional Development through a variety of learning methods.
Participates
in supervision and appraisal with line manager.
Maintains
individual professional registration with the Health & Care Professions
Council.
Responsible
for staff/equipment
The postholder will be
responsible for equipment used as part of their therapy role as well as I.T
equipment
Other
duties/specific policies
The post holder must carry out their duties with full regard to
the Councils Equal Opportunities Policy, Code of Conduct, and all other
Council Policies.
The post holder must comply with the Councils Health and safety
rules and regulations and with Health and safety legislation.
The post holder must act in compliance with data protection
principles in respecting the privacy of personal information held by the
Council.
The post holder must comply with the principles of the Freedom of
Information Act 2000 in relation to the management of Council records and
information.
To comply with the principles and requirements
of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR in relation to the management of
Council records and information, and respect the privacy of personal
information held by the Council
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main purpose of job
To
assist in the efficient provision of high-quality Wheelchair Assessment
services to meet the identified needs of adults and children recovering from
illness, trauma or decline in long term conditions or experiencing the effects
of the aging process.
Key
responsibilities
Tocarry
an allocated caseload of customers.
To
support customers in the assessment and provision of wheelchairs and
accessories to achieve independence, safety, and comfort, including the provision
of seating and posture assessments.
To provide
holistic assessments of the customer identifying areas of need and ensuring
that appropriate provision is madeto improve quality of life.
Towork to set standards within the
serviceunder the supervision of the Team Manager.
Key
tasks
To complete
assessments ofcustomersneedswhich may include,but not
limited to, functional assessments, seating and posture, spatial awareness and
safe use of prescribed wheelchair and accessories.
To be
adaptable and flexiblewithin the service areas, working alongside senior
therapiststo ensureeffectiveprovisionof the identified
service.
Work
alongsidewheelchair services and therapy colleagues,
andtheTeam Managerto deliver an effective, safe,high
qualityservice.
To demonstrate the ability to conduct an
appropriate assessment to the customer
To advise
customers of thecorrectuse of equipment provided by the Local
Authority.
To work in
collaboration with other services.
To refer
customers to other services.
To record all assessments
and take responsibility for data input.
To recognise
limitations and identify to senior therapists when support is required.
To take an
active role in project related activities within the service under the
direction of the senior practitioner/Team Manager.
To identify
learning needsand areas for development, alongside senior therapists/team
managers.
To participate
in learning opportunities within the service.
To participate
in student education within the service.
Complies
with the organisations and services essential training requirements.
Maintains
own Continuous Professional Development through a variety of learning methods.
Participates
in supervision and appraisal with line manager.
Maintains
individual professional registration with the Health & Care Professions
Council.
Responsible
for staff/equipment
The postholder will be
responsible for equipment used as part of their therapy role as well as I.T
equipment
Other
duties/specific policies
The post holder must carry out their duties with full regard to
the Councils Equal Opportunities Policy, Code of Conduct, and all other
Council Policies.
The post holder must comply with the Councils Health and safety
rules and regulations and with Health and safety legislation.
The post holder must act in compliance with data protection
principles in respecting the privacy of personal information held by the
Council.
The post holder must comply with the principles of the Freedom of
Information Act 2000 in relation to the management of Council records and
information.
To comply with the principles and requirements
of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR in relation to the management of
Council records and information, and respect the privacy of personal
information held by the Council
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Current Registration with the HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Experience of, or willingness to undertake training for skills in safe and effective moving and assisting vulnerable people.
- Experience of, or willing to undertake training or skills in wheelchair assessments, posture, and seating assessments.
- Experience of working with vulnerable people in either the work environment or through practice education.
- Experience of working in an environment which requires effective communication & listening skills, including report writing
Skills, Knowledge, Ability
Essential
- An ability to provide safe and effective wheelchair assessments with support/guidance from senior staff.
- An ability to work collaboratively and develop effective relationships with individuals and groups.
- Ability to critically analyse information.
- Ability to participate in and contribute towards team training
- Ability to be flexible and adjust plans according to competing demands.
- Ability to participate in projects as delegated by the Senior Practitioner/Team Manager.
Work Related Circumstances/ Values of the Council
Essential
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Compliance with health and safety rules, regulations, and legislation
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Current Registration with the HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Experience of, or willingness to undertake training for skills in safe and effective moving and assisting vulnerable people.
- Experience of, or willing to undertake training or skills in wheelchair assessments, posture, and seating assessments.
- Experience of working with vulnerable people in either the work environment or through practice education.
- Experience of working in an environment which requires effective communication & listening skills, including report writing
Skills, Knowledge, Ability
Essential
- An ability to provide safe and effective wheelchair assessments with support/guidance from senior staff.
- An ability to work collaboratively and develop effective relationships with individuals and groups.
- Ability to critically analyse information.
- Ability to participate in and contribute towards team training
- Ability to be flexible and adjust plans according to competing demands.
- Ability to participate in projects as delegated by the Senior Practitioner/Team Manager.
Work Related Circumstances/ Values of the Council
Essential
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Compliance with health and safety rules, regulations, and legislation
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
