Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist Wheelchair Service
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to join the Occupational Therapist Wheelchair Service at Amersham Hospital. You will be responsible for performing an advanced wheelchair clinician role, working with adults and children who have severe disabilities and complex health, social, mobility, and postural needs. You will provide specialist advice and support to therapists, nurses, and colleagues within the Trust and across other organisations, as well as collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including health professionals, social services, and education staff to ensure appropriate mobility and seating provision is integrated into each individuals care and education programme. Main duties of the job As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for supporting and deputising for the Team Lead when required, ensuring continuity of leadership within the service. You will manage and support junior staff through supervision, day-to-day guidance, clinical oversight of caseloads, and completion of appraisals, while identifying and addressing training and development needs. You will contribute to the development and monitoring of departmental policies and procedures to promote high standards of practice, as well as identifying gaps in service provision and unmet needs. You will also be responsible for managing or overseeing satellite clinics, working in partnership with edu
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