Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist - Wheelchair Clinical Assessments - Huyton

Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist - Wheelchair Clinical Assessments - Huyton

• Position: Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist - Wheelchair Clinical Assessments
• Banding: 6
• Location: Huyton
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (Full-Time)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Rate: £24.00 – £27.00 P/H

Job Description:
The Wheelchair Service in Knowsley is seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to specialise in wheelchair clinical assessments. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting detailed assessments and providing recommendations for wheelchair prescriptions, ensuring optimal postural support and pressure relief for clients, involves working in various settings, including clinics, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and clients' homes. As this is a face-to-face role, no remote working is available.

What will you be doing in this Physiotherapy role?

The Band 6 Physiotherapist will conduct comprehensive wheelchair assessments for a diverse client base, including those in clinical, educational, and community settings. You will evaluate individual needs to recommend appropriate wheelchair solutions and postural supports, ensuring comfort and safety. Collaboration with other healthcare professionals and involvement in multi-disciplinary teams is crucial to deliver holistic care. Additionally, you will provide education and support to clients and their families, maintain accurate and up-to-date records, and participate in service development activities to enhance the Wheelchair Service.

Requirements:

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting wheelchair clinical assessments.
• Previous wheelchair service experience and qualifications in postural and pressure care are beneficial.
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check required.
• Ability to work across various settings including clinics, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and clients' homes.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the capability to engage effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Why work with Pulse?
The minute you register with Pulse we make it about one thing: you. The first time we talk you'll realise we know your speciality inside out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are here to find you the very best opportunities and help you every step of the way in securing the best placement. We hold preferred or sole supplier status with many clients which means you'll have access to a range of opportunities that can't be found anywhere else.
We always act in your best interests, talking with you and listening to you. You're an individual. A professional; not a resource.

Reasonable adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the placement.