Wheelchair Therapist

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Wheelchair Therapist (Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist /Registered Nurse ) Band 6 , East Berkshire Specialist Wheelchair Service, Maidenhead
A n exciting opportunity for a n Occupational Therapist , Physiotherapist or a Registered Nurse to join our Team in a full-time band 6 post , Monday to Friday working pattern .
You could be part of our expanding team at East Berkshire Specialist Wheelchair Service, Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust – Rated ‘Excellent’ by the CQC in 2020.
Based in beautiful Royal Berkshire we cover the East of Berkshire and provide wheelchairs and specialist seating to a broad range of people (adults and children) including those with complex disabilities from our newly renovated location at 3 Abell Gardens in Maidenhead.
W e place a strong emphasis on work life balance and offer the opportunity to work remotely with some of the best IT equipment and support to ensure you can work effectively. W e also offer some of the best wellbeing resources and a s a Trust we celebrate diversity and work hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
About the Job

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR US INCLUDE:

Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
Generous NHS pension scheme
Excellent learning and career development opportunities
‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme
Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
Free parking across Trust sites
This rewarding role would suit someone with experience of working in a variety of in-patient and outpatient settings including experience of working with physically disabled patients . We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a team player who will rise to the challenge of working in a dynamic and evolving service and above all has a passion for supporting patients with complex needs.
You will be an enthusiastic and experienced therapist or nurse with great people skills. Y ou will be working alongside a specialist team of Physiotherapist, Occ upational Therapists , Rehabilitation Engineer and 2 Technicians, supported by a great administration team, which takes pride in their ability to make a real difference to patients’ lives.

IN THE ROLE YOU WILL BE:

Carrying out appropriate seating assessments, including specialist seating, pressure mapping and prescribe appropriate equipment ( manual / powered wheelchairs and supportive equipment ).
Carrying out assessments either in clinic, patients’ home, school or workplace; and ensuring that all required assessment, risk forms and patient records are updated and maintained in line with organisational governance and protocols
Researching equipment in terms of suitability specific to patient needs whilst providing value for money .
Working with patients, relatives and carers within a multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with professionals in health, social care, education and charities as well as with specialist providers and technicians
Ensuring timeliness of provision to prevent delays in hospital discharge and work towards enabling patient wellbeing and independence.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

THE 4 “MUST HAVES” FOR YOU TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE:

C linical experience in variety of in-patient and outpatient settings including experience of working with physically disabled patients.
Passion for excellence
Can do attitude
Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today .
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have or organise a site visit if required . Please don’t hesitate to call Magdalena Nowak on 07554415446 or email: magdalena.nowak @berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help