Assistant Practitioner (Wheelchair Services)

require you to be organised with the ability to prioritise and manage your time

effectively and efficiently. At times

you will also need to assist the wheelchair therapists with more complex cases

so you must be able to work as part of a team.

You will need to be innovative and practical with good problem-solving

skills and have an awareness of people and their environments.

equipment in and out of a vehicle. The

role also requires some moving and handling of patients with and without the

use of equipment and the use of tools to adjust wheelchairs and accessories

when necessary.

you will need to have excellent communication skills both face to face and,

on the telephone, and must be able to document your patient assessments and

interventions effectively using electronic patient records.

you will also support the Team with ordering, stock control and audit.

The Post is Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with a flexi time system in

operation.

Pre-application enquiries and visits are very

welcome.

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,

and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we

may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Physical Skills

Desirable: - Ability to adjust wheelchairs and accessories using hand tools when necessary.

Experience

Desirable: - Experience working with physiotherapy or occupational therapy teams.; - Experience of non standard wheelchairs.

Qualifications

Essential: - Level 3 qualification in Health or Social Care.

Desirable: - Healthcare Certificate.

Skills and Knowledge

Desirable: - Presentation skills.