Job Description

Band 6

Main area

Specialist Wheelchair Therapist

Grade

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time Job share
37.5 hours per week

Job ref

201-25-828

Site

Wheelchair Service, Camborne Redruth Community Hospital

Town

Redruth

Salary

38,682 - 46,580 Per Annum/Pro Rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

23/11/2025 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care


Care based on what matters to people.*
Care provided at home or close to home.*
Improvement through learning, research and innovation.*
Prevention and alternatives to hospital.*

Great Organisation


Buildings that support health and wellbeing.*
Technology enabled care.*
Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.*
Safe, efficient, effective and productive.*

Great People


A place people love to work and feel valued.*
Living our values with staff (all voices count).*
Attract, grow and develop talent.*
Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.*

Great Partner


Encourage and enable effective partnerships.*
Joined-up community services.*
Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.*
Reduce our impact on the environment.*


At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Job overview

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.



The post holder will be required to participate in the delivery of the Wheelchair Service providing specialist assessments and advice to clients including those who present with highly complex needs. They will contribute to clinical governance and service development within the Wheelchair Service in partnership with professional specialists, the Clinical Lead and Wheelchair Service Team Lead.



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.



This post will suit both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists looking to enhance their skills in postural management and wheelchair prescription in a community setting.

Main duties of the job

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

Cornwall Foundation Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

To use specialist knowledge and apply an advanced level of clinical skill to the assessment of mobility, functional, postural and pressure care needs of clients with a broad range of disability



To complete non-standard and specialist wheelchair prescriptions and accessories using the Eligibility Criteria and Equipment Matrix including Tilt-in-Space Rea Azalea, Lightweight Active, Sunrise Medical powered Q Range with Sedeo seating, Bespoke moulded seating, Spex seating, specialist pressure/postural cushions - Gel and Air



To carry out complex postural assessment of fixed and flexible deformities for adults and children and formulate a treatment plan based on findings and comprehensive product knowledge

Working for our organisation

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 4,000 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 13 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

Evidence of appropriate postgraduate courses, such as Oxford Posture Management for People with Complex Disability (4-day course or PG Cert) #

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience working in a relevant clinical field, such as learning disability, neurological, paediatric, or surgical Experience of working in a wheelchair and / or postural management related field Experience assessing cognitive, sensory, and motor impairment and its impact on function, posture, and mobility

Desirable criteria

Experience of teaching skills and identifying learning needs; designing and delivering education and training; and use of a wide variety of media #

Skills

Essential criteria

Highly developed skills of clinical assessment and evaluation, including knowledge of conditions and comorbidities resulting in permanent loss of mobility and associated postural and pressure issues Able to work in highly stressful situations including the ability to manage distressing and highly emotive situations successfully #

Knowledge

Essential criteria

The ability to carry out a complex postural assessment of fixed and flexible deformities for adults and / or children and formulate a treatment plan based on findings Knowledge of best practice in wheelchair provision and associated components and their role in enabling posture and mobility

Desirable criteria

Able to identify, plan and lead audits relating to service provision

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:


Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:


Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.



Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.



If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.



Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644