Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist - Wheelchairs

Blatchford is a multi-award winning, global manufacturer of some of the world's most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.

Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

Our Patient Solutions Team are proud to provide the wheelchair service on behalf of the NHS in Rotherham. We have a fantastic opportunity for a  Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist  to join our team.

The role

As  Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist , you will deliver  wheelchair  services to the highest clinical and ethical standards. You will provide training and supervision to students, less experienced colleagues and service users.

Key duties.
Identifying and prescribing appropriate equipment from an agreed matrix based on growing clinical knowledge and experience to meet the Service User's clinical needs and their agreed aims & objectives
Leading the wheelchair team in agreed area of speciality
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) at all levels to ensure the most appropriate and effective treatment for service users
Ensuring service Delivery using agreed processes to meet Key Performance Indicators
Developing and maintaining protocols, standards, systems and administrative functions to ensure the seamless delivery of services to service users
Working within the company framework to ensure cost effective product provision.
Leading the team in all aspects of clinical governance with the support of the Area Manager
Participating in clinical audit and clinical research, liaising with both clinical and technical employees.
Providing training to MDT/referrers/other healthcare professionals/Blatchford team in the field of wheelchairs
Assisting Service Manager in budget control.
What are we looking for?

As  Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist,  you will have the following.

Key skills      BSc Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy or equivalent
HCPC Registered
Experience in a wide range of wheelchair provision including paediatrics
Experience in cost effective service provision

Experience of provision of special seating
Able to prioritise and manage your own workload
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Competent Microsoft Office application skills
Ability to manage difficult and challenging situations in sensitive situations
Good judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure to the demands of the service
What can we offer you?

As  Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist,  you will receive the following.

Benefits     Competitive salary
25 days holiday (rising with service)
Opportunity to purchase additional holiday
Pension
Death in Service
On Demand Pay
Discounted shopping and leisure activities
Health cash plan
Cycle to work scheme
If you feel you have the relevant experience to be considered for this  Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist  position, please apply now.

TJBLATCHFORD