Apprentice Wheelchair Therapy Assistant

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For questions about this job, contact: Christine Orr/Paula Jackson Clinical Lead Wheelchair Therapists Tel: 0113 518 1821 Email: Leedsth-tr.wheelchairs@nhs.net Shortlisting Date: 6th November Interview Date: 27th November Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata. Why you should join our Team Joining Leeds Wheelchair Service offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people mobility and postural needs. As part of a well-established and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver interventions that promote independence, participation, and wellbeing throughout a person's lifetime. Spending most of your time at the base at Seacroft Hospital doing telephone assessments, you’ll work with the multidisciplinary team and assist with clinics and home visits in the acute and community setting. Giving you experience to equip you for whatever comes your way. You will be expected to attend college, complete coursework and practical assessments which demonstrate your learning. We are committed to supporting development through clinical supervision, learning opportunities, and ongoing education. You’ll be guaranteed a permanent Wheelchair Therapy Assistant role upon successfully completing the programme and will gain professional qualifications including a Level 2 diploma in Care. From day one, you’ll earn a great wage and will have access to a host of brilliant benefits, from retail discounts to a highly competitive pension What you will bring to the role We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual who is keen to learn and develop within our Wheelchair Service. You will bring: Friendly, caring and compassionate qualities, with a mature, calm and empathetic approach. Good communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work effectively as part of a team. A willingness to accept delegated tasks and work within agreed guidance. Practical skills and a positive approach to problem-solving. Good time-management and organisational skills. Literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to achieve Level 1 Functional Skills during the apprenticeship if not already held. A clear understanding of the role of an Apprentice Wheelchair Therapy Assistant and enthusiasm for supporting wheelchair users. A realistic plan for managing academic study alongside working Monday to Friday. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.