We havean exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist inBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to join the Occupational TherapistWheelchair Service at Amersham Hospital. You will be responsible for performingan advanced wheelchair clinician role, working with adults and children whohave severe disabilities and complex health, social, mobility, and posturalneeds. You will provide specialist advice and support to therapists, nurses,and colleagues within the Trust and across other organisations, as wellascollaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including healthprofessionals, social services, and education staff to ensure appropriatemobility and seating provision is integrated into each individuals care andeducation programme.
Main duties of the job
As aSpecialist Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for supporting anddeputising for the Team Lead when required, ensuring continuity of leadershipwithin the service. You will manage and support junior staff throughsupervision, day-to-day guidance, clinical oversight of caseloads, andcompletion of appraisals, while identifying and addressing training anddevelopment needs. You will contribute to the development and monitoring ofdepartmental policies and procedures to promote high standards of practice, aswell as identifying gaps in service provision and unmet needs. You will also beresponsible for managing or overseeing satellite clinics, working inpartnership with education settings, healthcare professionals, and carers, andliaising with repair service contractors to coordinate equipment repairs,modifications, and ongoing contract improvement.
Job responsibilities
* To deliver comprehensive assessment services for individuals requiringlong-term wheelchair use, ensuring evaluations are carried out across diverseenvironments such as home, education, workplace, and clinical settings. Youwill be responsible for adapting assessment approaches to suit each settingwhile ensuring accurate clinical decision-making.
* To independently manage and prioritise a complex caseload, includingtriaging referrals against established criteria and maintaining oversight ofservice demand across multiple sites. You will be responsible for ensuringtimely access to services while balancing clinical urgency and resourceavailability.
* To conduct detailed postural, pressure care, and functional assessmentsusing advanced clinical reasoning, identifying potential risks and developingtailored, outcome-focused intervention plans. You will be responsible forprescribing suitable equipment solutions that align with individual needs,preferences, and financial considerations.
* To lead on the provision of highly specialised or custom-made equipmentsolutions, including participating in design and modification processes wherestandard options are insufficient. You will be responsible for ensuringappropriate escalation or referral to specialist services when required.
* To provide education, guidance, and practical training to service users,families, and carers, enabling safe and effective use of prescribed equipment.You will be responsible for supporting individuals functional independence andpromoting psychological adjustment to long-term conditions.
To contribute to audit, research, and continuous service improvementactivities, including participation in product evaluations and implementationof evidence-based practice. You will be responsible for maintaining accurateclinical documentation, upholding governance standards, and supporting learningand development initiatives within the service.
Qualifications
* HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
* Experience in a wheelchair service (desirable).
* Experience supervising students and staff.
* Trained and experienced in clinical supervision.
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.
£25.76 an hourRates are inclusive of Base Rate + Holiday Pay
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