Wheelchair Therapist
Band 6
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
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At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic forward thinking team dedicated to meeting the mobility and postural needs of people in Cornwall.
As a Wheelchair Therapist for Cornwall Wheelchair service you will be part of a team of experienced therapists providing assessment, triage and prescription of specialist and bespoke equipment.
Located on the beautiful Southwest Peninsula Cornwall is a wonderful place to live with superb beaches and activities. Staff in our service regularly attend the National Posture and Mobility Group Conference and the European Seating Symposium. With Exeter and Plymouth both neighbouring Cornwall and London being only a 50 minute flight from Newquay you’re never far from a larger city and all the facilities they offer.
We would also like hear from qualified Occupational or Physiotherapy therapists and would consider part time from 22.5 up to 26 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
- Communicate sensitive information to patients and carers. Requires skills in persuasion and reassurance and the ability to be assertive whilst maintaining composure and professionalism in challenging situations.
- Liaise with the wider health community in Cornwall including statutory, voluntary and GPs, concerning patients on caseload (information may be sensitive).
- Liaise with supplier and other provider reps to provide appropriate equipment.
- To behave professionally and represent the Trust in a positive manner.
- Support patient and carer involvement with the service.
- Represent the Service by taking an active role in relevant activities, conferences and events, and pro-actively ensure that all aspects of the Service are promoted and made equally accessible to all communities within the catchment area.
- Provide advice to service users, their families, carers and healthcare professionals who contact the service regarding mobility and associated issues.
Working for our organisation
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.
Just over 532,000 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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
- HCPC Registered
- IELTS – if qualification not taken in English
Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad range of post graduate experience in medical, surgical, orthopaedic and neurological settings
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience working as a clinician in the field of disability with children, young people and adults.
- Experience of supervising people, including qualified and unqualified staff in clinical care settings
- Experience of managing the risks associated with unsupervised clinical practice and lone working
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working as a clinician in wheelchair related field(s)
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
- Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
- Protected CPD time for registered staff
- Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
- Leadership and Management development programmes
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities
- A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
- Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
- A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
- Individual professional development programmes
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
- Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
- Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
- Free DBS checks where required
- Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
We are committed to diversity and equality of employment including the employment of current and former service users.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
