Occupational Therapists/Physiotherapists

We are looking for occupational therapists/physiotherapists to join our team at our Welwyn Garden City wheelchair service centre. We are keen to offer development opportunities for the right candidates so, if you are interested in exploring more about the role and company, please get in touch.

Millbrook Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare service solutions, including wheelchair and community equipment services. Our wheelchair service centres provide excellent facilities for clients, carers and staff. We provide a range of wheelchairs and associated accessories to maximise the independence of our clients, helping them towards meeting their potential.

A brief overview of what the role looks like:

• Undertaking holistic assessment of adults and children with a variety of physical, cognitive and/or learning disabilities affecting mobility. Many service users present with complex multi-pathologies, which require a higher level of understanding of the impact of these conditions/disabilities.

• Assessing for and prescribing wheeled mobility equipment to meet the assessed clinical need such as:

self-propelling and transit manual wheelchairs (from basic to highly configurable); electrically powered indoor and outdoor chairs (EPIOC); tilt in space manual/EPIOC; specialist pressure cushions; wheelchair accessories (harnesses, belts, head rests, one off modifications)

Depending on experience and with further training you may work with the wider team (rehabilitation engineers and senior therapists) on provision of: modular seating systems; paediatric wheelchairs (manual and powered); specialist buggies; custom contoured seating systems.

• Providing education and training in use of equipment using a 24-hour postural and pressure management approach in collaboration with service users, their families and other networks such as the wider multi-disciplinary team.

• Working with the team on risk management and ensuring equipment provision supports mobility whilst being safe.

• Engaging in service development and CPD training activities, which could include attending conferences and a range of in-house and external training.

About you: • BSc degree in occupational therapy or physiotherapy • current HCPC /professional registration • previous experience as an occupational therapist/physiotherapist working with patients with long-term and deteriorating medical conditions, including palliative care and an understanding of the impact of these conditions on patients' lives • experience of undertaking holistic assessments • full UK driving licence, minimum 3 years, is essential • previous experience of working in a wheelchair service is desirable - this can include rotational experience.

What we can offer you: • Competitive salary in line with NHS band scales • Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week); full time or part time hours available • 5% enhanced employer contribution pension scheme • private medical insurance • life assurance • company sick pay • up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays, plus optional 5 unpaid days) • staff benefit scheme – 200+ exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers and leisure outlets.

If you are keen to find out more about what we offer at Millbrook Healthcare, or would like to find out more about the role and our wheelchair service, please contact our recruitment team who can discuss further and put you through to the clinical lead.

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This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are always looking to recruit hard working, driven and talented individuals to join the Millbrook Healthcare team to become a part of our ongoing growth and success. No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community