Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a Specialist Team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists providing wheelchair assessment and prescription, and postural management advice to children, young people and adults in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.This post will suit both Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist looking to enhance their skills in postural management in a community setting.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential you are able to travel independently on a daily basis to and from the base, patient's homes and other venues around the geographical area, which may not be accessible by public transport.

Please note: If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to participate in the delivery of the countywide Wheelchair Service providing standard and specialist assessments and advice to clients including those who often present with complex needs. Assessment clinics are situated in Hayle, Truro and Liskeard with travel to place of residence required in some circumstances.To contribute to clinical governance and service development within the Wheelchair Service in partnership with professional specialists, the Clinical Lead and Wheelchair Service Team Lead.

About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification
Knowledge and abilities
Essential

• Knowledge of clinical governance and ability to involve service users in service improvement

Qualifications
Essential

• Current professional registration with the HCPC
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy
• IELTS unless qualification taken in English

Experience
Essential

• Experience providing information, recommendations and advice to clients, carers, and families to promote optimal function and independence using compensatory strategies to promote health & well-being
• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, with an understanding of team roles and professional roles
• Experience of assessing cognitive, sensory and motor impairment and its impact on function, posture and mobility

Skills and Aptitude
Essential

• Skilled in time and self-management, working flexibly as part of a team with the ability to engage with other professionals
• Able to work in highly stressful situations including the ability to manage distressing and highly emotive situations successfully
• Highly developed communication skills and ability to adapt approach to those cognitively impaired or with learning disabilities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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