Job Summary
Make a meaningful difference in mobility and independence. As Clinical Lead for the BSW Wheelchair Service you will shape how people across our communities access safe, effective and person‑centred wheelchair provision. You’ll directly influence quality of assessment, postural management and rehabilitation support and provide clinical governance in line with ICB criteria, national guidance and commissioning requirements.
The role is based within the BSW region and requires travel across multiple community sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as clinical lead for wheelchair and seating pathways, setting and maintaining high clinical standards.
* Oversee governance activity, incident review and quality assurance to ensure safe, effective and person‑centred care.
* Provide specialist advice and support on complex cases, promoting safe, consistent clinical decision‑making across the service.
* Shape, develop and evaluate clinical pathways in collaboration with operational and clinical colleagues, supporting good governance, effective patient flow, equitable access and strong service performance.
* Support and develop the clinical team through supervision, coaching, competency building and coordination of training; champion reflective practice.
* Lead quality improvement activity, including audits, service reviews and data‑informed decision‑making; promote evidence‑informed practice and drive continuous improvements in safety, effectiveness and user experience.
Essential Criteria – Education, Qualifications & Training
* Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
* HCPC registration and membership of the relevant professional body (e.g., RCOT or CSP).
Essential Criteria – Experience & Skills
* Understanding of clinical governance, including audit, risk management and education.
* Experience delivering a wide range of interventions for people with complex needs.
* Confident use of goal setting and outcome measures.
* Up‑to‑date, evidence‑based clinical knowledge.
* Skills in resource management and strong organisational awareness.
* Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Desirable Criteria – Education, Qualifications & Training
* Additional qualifications related to postural management.
* Awareness of current Government initiatives influencing clinical practice.
* Understanding of the clinical governance agenda and commissioning processes.
* Relevant postgraduate qualification.
Desirable Criteria – Experience & Skills
* Experience providing supervision, mentoring or coaching to junior staff or assistants.
* Evidence of an innovative, flexible approach to care delivery and service organisation.
Package Description (Benefits)
* £49,387 – £56,515 FTE (Band 7 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms).
* Access to My Reward Hub discounts and cash‑back offers.
* Access to wages as earned to support financial emergencies.
* Wellbeing support: online and face‑to‑face help, healthy recipes, activity challenges, post‑trauma support, legal, debt and career coaching.
* Access to eLearning and bespoke career pathways.
* Inclusive culture promoting idea implementation and service innovation.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are a Disability Confident Committed company, committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.
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