Clinical Lead for Wheelchair Services

Overview

In this role you lead wheelchair service delivery to improve mobility and independence across communities. You will set and uphold clinical standards, ensuring person-centred assessment, postural care and rehabilitation. You’ll drive governance in line with national guidance and commissioning requirements, while offering development to therapists new to wheelchair services. Your work supports integrated service delivery in the BSW region and involves cross-site collaboration that creates meaningful impact.

Pay / Benefits

• NHS Pension (Band 7 AfC)
• My Reward Hub discounts
• Wage access to earned pay
• Wellbeing resources and career support
• eLearning and development opportunities
• Open, supportive culture with a focus on innovation

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain high clinical standards for wheelchair and seating pathways
• Oversee governance activities, incident reviews and quality assurance
• Provide specialist advice on complex cases and support safe decision-making
• Shape and evaluate clinical pathways with operational and clinical colleagues
• Support staff development through supervision, coaching and training coordination
• Lead quality improvement activities and promote evidence-informed practice

Key requirements

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration and membership of RCOT or CSP
• Experience in clinical governance, audit, risk management and education
• Experience delivering interventions for people with complex needs
• Ability to use goal setting and outcome measures
• Up-to-date, evidence-based clinical knowledge
• Strong organizational skills and resource management
• Team-oriented and able to work independently

• Collaborative mindset
• Reflective practice
• Clear communication
• Clinical governance and audits
• Risk management
• Postural management knowledge

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