Clinical Specialist Wheelchair Therapist

Based at our purpose-built clinic in Wychbold, the role offers a varied caseload across Worcestershire, including clinics, patients' homes, schools, care homes and community settings. You will work with adults and children presenting with complex postural, mobility and seating needs, providing specialist assessment and recommending bespoke solutions including manual and powered wheelchairs and specialist seating systems. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop specialist skills while contributing to service development and clinical leadership within an established regional service. Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements., You will undertake highly specialist assessments of adults and children with complex physical disabilities, long-term neurological conditions and postural management needs. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will identify, prescribe and review complex wheelchair, seating and mobility solutions that maximise independence, participation and quality of life. As a Clinical Specialist, you will:o Deliver specialist wheelchair, seating and postural assessments across clinic and community settings.o Prescribe and review manual wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs and specialist seating systems.o Provide expert clinical advice to colleagues, patients, carers and external professionals.o Support triage and clinical prioritisation of referrals.o Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and service development initiatives.o Provide clinical leadership, supervision, training and support to therapists, assistants and students.o Deputise for the Clinical Team Lead, supporting the operational and clinical management of the service when required.

We are looking for a highly skilled clinician with extensive experience in wheelchair, seating and postural management who is passionate about improving mobility, independence and quality of life for people with complex disabilities. You will join a supportive and innovative multidisciplinary team comprising Therapists, Rehabilitation Engineers, Technicians and Therapy support staff, all committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
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