About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our wheelchair team in Leicester.
As an HCPC-registered clinician, you will competently and confidently assess, prescribe, and fit wheelchairs, buggies and specialist seating to support independence across a range of clinical settings. You will work autonomously within your scope of practice to manage appropriate interventions, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care. In addition to direct clinical responsibilities, you will actively contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives under guidance, as well as support the professional development, mentorship, and supervision of graduate and undergraduate colleagues. All activities will be undertaken in line with NHS values and Opcares commitment to innovation and excellence in patient care.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver autonomous, patient-centred care, independently managing routine and moderately complex cases.Adhere to clinical prescription guidelines to ensure safe, effective and appropriate patient care.Effectively plan and prioritise caseload to meet service delivery targets, managing time and multiple tasks efficiently in a dynamic clinical environment.Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audits and quality improvement initiatives to support safe, effective and continuously evolving patient care.Engage in continuous professional development through self-directed study, literature review and participation in relevant trainingMaintain mandatory training, adhere to policies and procedures and work collaboratively within the team.
About us
At AM Healthcare Group, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals who rely on mobility and accessibility solutions. As an international group of companies, we provide innovative products and services that make a real difference in peoples daily lives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to diversity and inclusion across all areas of our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
We are also a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and members of the wider armed forces community.
Job description Job responsibilities
Deliver autonomous, patient-centred care, independently managing routine and moderately complex cases.Adhere to clinical prescription guidelines to ensure safe, effective and appropriate patient care.Effectively plan and prioritise caseload to meet service delivery targets, managing time and multiple tasks efficiently in a dynamic clinical environment.Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audits and quality improvement initiatives to support safe, effective and continuously evolving patient care.Engage in continuous professional development through self-directed study, literature review and participation in relevant training.Maintain mandatory training, adhere to policies and procedures and work collaboratively within the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualifications: Essential: BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy. HCPC registered. Full driving licence Skills and Experience: Essential: Highly developed interpersonal skills including formal and informal communication Proven record of working within an active, fast paced clinical environment Experience of having collaborative role in an MDT environment Working proactively and collaboratively in the team and wider healthcare system Interest in service development and/or evidence of involvement Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently and work with multiple conflicting priorities.
Desirable
Qualifications: Desirable: Practice educator training Skills and Experience: Desirable: Experience undertaking postural assessments. Experience of working in a wheelchair service. Experience mentoring students or support staff.
Experience Essential
Essential: Highly developed interpersonal skills including formal and informal communication Proven record of working within an active, fast paced clinical environment Experience of having collaborative role in an MDT environment Working proactively and collaboratively in the team and wider healthcare system Interest in service development and/or evidence of involvement Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently and work with multiple conflicting priorities.
Desirable
Desirable: Experience undertaking postural assessments. Experience of working in a wheelchair service. Experience mentoring students or support staff.
Qualifications Essential
Skills and Experience: Essential: - Highly developed interpersonal skills including formal and informal communication - Proven record of working within an active, fast paced clinical environment - Experience of having collaborative role in an MDT environment - Working proactively and collaboratively in the team and wider healthcare system - Interest in service development and/or evidence of involvement - Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently and work with multiple conflicting priorities. Qualifications: Essential: BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy. HCPC registered. Full driving licence
Desirable
Skills and Experience: Desirable: - Experience undertaking postural assessments. - Experience of working in a wheelchair service. - Experience mentoring students or support staff. Qualifications: - Practice educator training
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Opcare under Ability Matters Group
Address Leicester Specialist Mobility Centre
Meridian East
Meridian Business Park
Leicester
LE19 1WZ
Employer's website https://www.opcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)