About the role
Salary: £25.76 an hour
Rates are inclusive of Base Rate + Holiday Pay
We have
an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist in
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to join the Occupational Therapist
Wheelchair Service at Amersham Hospital. You will be responsible for performing
an advanced wheelchair clinician role, working with adults and children who
have severe disabilities and complex health, social, mobility, and postural
needs. You will provide specialist advice and support to therapists, nurses,
and colleagues within the Trust and across other organisations, as well as
collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including health
professionals, social services, and education staff to ensure appropriate
mobility and seating provision is integrated into each individuals care and
education programme.
As a
Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for supporting and
deputising for the Team Lead when required, ensuring continuity of leadership
within the service. You will manage and support junior staff through
supervision, day-to-day guidance, clinical oversight of caseloads, and
completion of appraisals, while identifying and addressing training and
development needs. You will contribute to the development and monitoring of
departmental policies and procedures to promote high standards of practice, as
well as identifying gaps in service provision and unmet needs. You will also be
responsible for managing or overseeing satellite clinics, working in
partnership with education settings, healthcare professionals, and carers, and
liaising with repair service contractors to coordinate equipment repairs,
modifications, and ongoing contract improvement.
To deliver comprehensive assessment services for individuals requiring
long-term wheelchair use, ensuring evaluations are carried out across diverse
environments such as home, education, workplace, and clinical settings. You
will be responsible for adapting assessment approaches to suit each setting
while ensuring accurate clinical decision-making.
To independently manage and prioritise a complex caseload, including
triaging referrals against established criteria and maintaining oversight of
service demand across multiple sites. You will be responsible for ensuring
timely access to services while balancing clinical urgency and resource
availability.
To conduct detailed postural, pressure care, and functional assessments
using advanced clinical reasoning, identifying potential risks and developing
tailored, outcome-focused intervention plans. You will be responsible for
prescribing suitable equipment solutions that align with individual needs,
preferences, and financial considerations.
To lead on the provision of highly specialised or custom-made equipment
solutions, including participating in design and modification processes where
standard options are insufficient. You will be responsible for ensuring
appropriate escalation or referral to specialist services when required.
To provide education, guidance, and practical training to service users,
families, and carers, enabling safe and effective use of prescribed equipment.
You will be responsible for supporting individuals functional independence and
promoting psychological adjustment to long-term conditions.
To contribute to audit, research, and continuous service improvement
activities, including participation in product evaluations and implementation
of evidence-based practice. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate
clinical documentation, upholding governance standards, and supporting learning
and development initiatives within the service.