Enhanced Wheelchair Practitioner
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Ringwood, BH24 2DWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
To provide high quality person centred care which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity using advanced clinical knowledge that is evid...
A Physiotherapist to provide high quality innovative clinical practice. Be proactive in clinical decision making, underpinned by an advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge and be able to demonstrate improved patient care outcomes.
To work with clients of all ages and with clinical presentations that affect long term mobility.
Undertake comprehensive specialist holistic assessment of patients and carers where needs are highly complex. This will involve planning, implementing and evaluating the care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.
To work autonomously using advanced levels of history taking and examination skills within multidisciplinary team, guidelines and protocols.
Utilise advanced clinical skills in assessment and/or formulating prescription of wheelchair, pressure relieving cushions and special seating.
Demonstrate a high level of knowledge in relation to pattern of disease or disorder, markers of condition progression and range of options available at each stage of disorder or condition.
Be able to assess critically and re-evaluate the clinical situation as the patient's condition changes.
To inspire and demonstrate leadership qualities through delivery of specialist advice.
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
- Able to demonstrate specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation
- Demonstrable knowledge of legislation relevant to area of clinical practice
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
Managerial Responsibilities
Essential
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
- Able to actively research for the potential to improve quality and customer care, seeking new ideas and methods to improve health care.
- Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing.
- Recognise and utilise the individual's skills and knowledge, coaching others in their development and acting as a mentor/preceptor across all professional boundaries.
Knowledge Skills and Training
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
- HCPC registered Physio and Membership of the relevant Professional Body
- Able to demonstrate specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation
- Learning and assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Evidence of risk management skills and experience.
- Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
- Able to adapt to a changing environment and changing priorities.
- To ensure that good practice is rapidly shared within the service area and wider organisation where appropriate
Managerial Skills
Essential
- Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans .e.g. organising own time, co-ordination with other agencies and plans for sudden, unforeseen circumstances.
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
- Recognise and utilise the individual's skills and knowledge, coaching others in their development and acting as a mentor/preceptor across all professional boundaries
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
23 October 2026
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