Make a Meaningful Difference in Mobility and Independence. Join us as a Clinical Leader for the BSW Wheelchair Service and play a pivotal role in shaping how people across our communities access safe, effective and person-centred wheelchair provision. Your leadership will directly influence the quality of assessment, postural management and rehabilitation support we provide—ensuring every individual receives equipment that truly meets their needs.
The role is based within the BSW region and requires travel across multiple community sites.
Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the clinical lead for wheelchair and seating pathways, setting and maintaining high clinical standards. Oversee governance activity, incident review and quality assurance to ensure safe, effective and person-centred care.
Provide specialist advice and support on complex cases, using strong assessment and reasoning skills. Promote safe, consistent clinical decision-making across the service.
Shape, develop and evaluate clinical pathways in collaboration with operational and clinical colleagues. Support good governance, effective patient flow, equitable access and strong service performance across BSW. Foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture.
Support and develop the clinical team through supervision, coaching, competency building and coordination of training. Champion reflective practice and create a psychologically safe environment where staff can learn and grow.
Lead quality improvement activity, including audits, service reviews and data-informed decision-making. Promote evidence-informed practice, support innovation and drive continuous improvements in safety, effectiveness and user experience.
Please see the full list of job responsibilities in the attached job description.
Essential Education, Qualifications & Training- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration and membership of the relevant professional body (e.g., RCOT or CSP)
- Understanding of clinical governance, including audit, risk management and education
- Experience delivering a wide range of interventions for people with complex needs
- Confident use of goal setting and outcome measures
- Up‑to‑date, evidence‑based clinical knowledge
- Skills in resource management and strong organisational awareness
- Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
- Additional qualifications related to postural management
- Awareness of current Government initiatives influencing clinical practice
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda and commissioning processes
- Relevant postgraduate qualification
- Experience providing supervision, mentoring or coaching to junior staff or assistants
- Evidence of an innovative, flexible approach to care delivery and service organisation
As a Clinical Lead, you will be part of our valued team in our Wheelchair Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- £49,387 - £56,515 FTE (Band 7 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
- Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
- Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
- Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
- Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and…
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