Job Description

The purpose of this role is the delivery of Designability's clinical services for our Wizzybug Loan Scheme programme. To be effective, the post holder will require the confidence to work autonomously and possess strong organisational and communication skills, in addition to being committed to assisting disabled people to live life to the full.

The Wizzybug Loan Scheme is Designability's flagship programme, providing a powered wheelchair for children from 14 months upwards, free of charge to families in the UK. The Wizzybug offers children fun, independence and freedom of movement for the first time in their lives and helps children with conditions or development delay that affects their ability to walk. Designability have a team of therapists that assess and support eligible children that are accepted onto the programme. As an organisation we are unique and proud that we deliver our flagship programme from end to end, from manufacturing the Wizzybug to in loan support for all our families both in a clinical sense and technical product support.

The post holder will also provide ongoing input into the development and maintaining of Designability's Clinical Governance processes to ensure provision of an exemplary standard of practice.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for clinical quality management including training and accreditation framework, practice competencies, clinical documents to standardise and regulate clinical input and audit process to maintain clinical governance standards.

Carry out clinical risk assessments relevant to the Wizzybug Handover and In-loan support to ensure best practice in service delivery is achieved across the organisation.

Responsibility to escalate risk to the Director of Programmes and advise on actions to take.

Undertake WBLS handover appointments as necessary.

Provide clinical delivery input into the development of systems including the quality management system and CRM.

Develop a therapeutic process of input within the loan scheme to ensure families get the most benefit from their Wizzybug and gather this impact through a measure that will drive both therapy outcomes and Designability targets and funding.

Promote an understanding that Designability clinicians hold a professional responsibility as leaders within EYPM to promote knowledge transfer through teaching and training both internally and externally to families, clinicians, and other stake holders in EYPM.

Development of resources and training to support appropriate applications to the loan scheme and in-loan support such as seating, driving skills and posture management guides for both families and clinicians.

Hold professional accountability for the therapy team employed by Designability.

Accountable for clinical placements for occupational therapy students, developing links with relevant education providers to provide inspirational educational opportunities for future occupational therapists.

Committed to the work of Designability and work in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures.

Willing and able to undertake work outside normal hours and to travel as required within pre-agreed timeframes and capacity.

Represent Designability at clinically relevant events and conferences within pre-agreed timeframes and capacity.

Essential Criteria:

Degree in Occupational Therapy. HCPC Registered.

Uphold professional therapy and HCPC standards, maintain and develop own clinical competence through clinical supervision, reflective practice, training, annual appraisal, special interest groups, peer review, literature and internet resources. This information to be recorded within a CPD portfolio to meet registration requirements.

Operating at a Band 7 or Senior Band 6 as a minimum.

Line management experience.

Knowledge and experience in the assessment and provision of wheelchairs, general mobility aids and 24-hour posture management.

Experience and depth of relevant clinical knowledge in posture management, mobility equipment and paediatric conditions.

Experience of therapeutic assessment and manual handling skills to be able to accurately assess posture and establish joint range of motion.

Experience of working with service users with a range of physical disabilities.

Knowledge and experience of medical and surgical conditions.

Thorough knowledge of health, social care and safeguarding policy and practice, particularly relating to paediatrics and wheelchair services.

Knowledge and leadership of clinical governance, professional and ethical issues and of legal issues (data protection, confidentiality, health and safety).

Experience of leading multi-disciplinary working, including development of effective networks/partnerships.

'Offer an Interview' Scheme:

Designability

welcomes applications from disabled applicants and is committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role,

as set out in the job description

.

If you wish your application to be considered under the 'Offer an interview' scheme',

please indicate this in your covering letter, or email HR@designability.org.uk

To apply:

Please submit your

CV and a covering letter

to HR@designability.org.uk or apply via our website: https://designability.org.uk/about-us/careers/

We are happy to provide information about this role in alternative formats where possible and receive applications in alternative formats.

Please contact HR@designability.org.uk should this be required.

Recruitment Timeline

1. Applications close: Applications are being taken on a rolling recruitment basis.

2. Interviews will be held online and/or in person at our Bath office at a mutually convenient time.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 47,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 - 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bath BA1 3NG