Apprentice Wheelchair Therapy Assistant
Leeds Teaching Hospitals · Yorkshire And Humberside · LS14 6UH
About the role
Apprentice Wheelchair Therapy Assistant 🚀 | Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Ready to kickstart your healthcare career? We're on the hunt for motivated, caring, and compassionate individuals to join our Adult Therapies team as an Apprentice Wheelchair Therapy Assistant! This is a full-time gig (37.5 hours/week) on a 15-month fixed-term contract – your perfect launchpad into healthcare at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. 🏥
What You'll Be Doing:
- Work Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. ⏰
- Dive into regular study days as part of your apprenticeship. 📚
- Learn the ropes of assessing for mobility devices under the watchful eye of a Wheelchair Therapist. 👀
- Assist with personal care tasks, get hands-on with unpacking and assembling equipment, and master mobility and transfer techniques. 💪
- Over 15 months, you'll learn to consider a patient's physical, social, and emotional needs for truly holistic assessments. 🥰
- Become a vital part of our therapy squad! 🤝
Why Join Us?
Joining the Leeds Wheelchair Service means you'll make a real difference in the lives of people with mobility and postural needs. You'll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, helping to boost independence, participation, and overall well-being. You'll spend a lot of your time at our Seacroft Hospital base, handling telephone assessments and supporting clinics and home visits in both acute and community settings. This role is designed to give you loads of experience! 🌟
Your Development Journey:
- You'll attend college, complete coursework, and ace practical assessments. 🎓
- We're committed to your growth with clinical supervision, learning opportunities, and ongoing education. 🌱
- BIG NEWS: Successfully completing the program guarantees you a permanent Wheelchair Therapy Assistant role! Plus, you'll snag professional qualifications, including a Level 2 Diploma in Care. 💯
- From day one, you'll earn a great wage and unlock awesome benefits, like retail discounts and a super competitive pension. 💰🎁
What You'll Bring:
We're looking for someone enthusiastic, compassionate, and eager to learn and grow! 🤗
- A friendly, caring, and compassionate vibe, with a mature, calm, and empathetic approach. 😊
- Awesome communication and interpersonal skills. 🗣️
- The ability to be a total team player. 👯
- Willingness to take on delegated tasks and follow guidance. 👍
- Practical skills and a can-do attitude when it comes to problem-solving. 💡
- Great time-management and organisation skills. 📅
- Solid literacy and numeracy skills (ability to achieve Level 1 Functional Skills during the apprenticeship if needed). ✍️
- A clear understanding of the Apprentice Wheelchair Therapy Assistant role and passion for supporting wheelchair users. ❤️
- A realistic plan for juggling your studies and work schedule. ⚖️
Questions? Reach out:
Christine Orr/Paula Jackson
Clinical Lead Wheelchair Therapists
Tel: 0113 518 1821
Email: Leedsth-tr.wheelchairs@nhs.net
Important Dates:
Shortlisting Date: 6th November 🗓️
Interview Date: 27th November 🗓️
Please Note: All salaries shown are for full-time roles. Part-time roles will be pro-rata.
About Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust:
We live by "The Leeds Way": working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care. We are: Responsible, Open and Honest, One Team, and Kind. Our purpose is to provide excellent, safe, and sustainable care for every patient, every time.
Eligibility:
Please be aware of UK Government regulations regarding Skilled Worker sponsorship. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust cannot provide sponsorship if you don't meet the eligibility criteria or salary threshold concessions. Please review the guidance before applying.
We might close this advert early if we get lots of great applications! Good luck! 🍀
Key responsibilities
- Learn to assess for the provision of mobility devices under supervision.
- Perform practical tasks including personal care, unpacking and assembling devices, and mobility and transfer assistance.
- Conduct telephone assessments and assist with clinics and home visits.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary therapy team.
- Attend college, complete coursework, and practical assessments to demonstrate learning.
Entry requirements
Essential qualifications (Essential Please click apply to view applicant criteria Desirable Please click apply to view applicant criteria)