Job summary

The team can offer : Full induction

A friendly and supportive team

Regular individual supervision.

Continuing professional development opportunities

A varied and challenging workload

Main duties of the job

The Bedfordshire and Luton Wheelchair Service assesses and provides suitable wheelchairs and associated seating for clients of all ages with long-term conditions which impair their ability to walk.

Our dynamic team is looking for an assistant practitioner to work hours per week to provide technical and clinical support for the Wheelchair Service. The applicant should have experience in caring for people with complex disabilities, some experience working within a wheelchair or equipment service would be desirable.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are : We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting role that offers clinical client contact and technical skills. The team covers the whole of Bedfordshire and Luton and use of a car is essential.

• The key duties of the post holder will include fitting of equipment, stock management, maintenance and repair of wheelchairs and postural seating, contact with clients, other professionals and general public, ordering equipment, data input and other administrative tasks as required.
• The post holder will progress to undertaking assessment of clients of all ages

Person Specification

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