Job overview
Gloucestershire Wheelchair Assessment Service is looking for a therapist who is keen to develop their skills around wheeled mobility equipment and postural management. This is a full‑time 6 month fixed‑term/secondment opportunity for an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
Main duties of the job
You will carry your own caseload which will be a mixture of wheelchair and posture management assessments, working with service users eligible as medium/high/specialist need for the provision of wheeled mobility equipment (including pressure care cushions). The service is provided in a range of settings including clinics, home and educational environments and is county wide. It is an all‑age, all‑disability service, offering the opportunity to work with children and adults. The successful applicant must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes.
Person specification
Skills and Knowledge
* Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives and colleagues
* Experience of postural care and prevention of pressure sore skills
Qualifications
* Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
Experience
* Post‑qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
* Experience of working with wheelchair users
* Experience of using electronic patient record keeping systems
* Registered with HCPC
* Current valid UK driving licence
Benefits
* Free car parking at many sites
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* Broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification
* Multi‑professional preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when working unsocial hours
* Flexible, family‑friendly and agile working opportunities
* Recognition and long service awards
* Fast‑track physiotherapy
* Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the advertised date.
For those aged 16–30, you may be eligible for financial and pastoral support from the King’s Trust. We will pass your details to the King’s Trust if you are eligible; if you would rather not be contacted, please let us know.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Contact
Name: Sarah Griffiths
Job title: Clinical Lead Therapist
Email: sarah.griffiths@ghc.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07500 993797
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