Specialist Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist

Updated: June 15, 2024 04:10 PM GMT

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Prescot

To provide specialist mobility, postural and pressure assessments, treatment and prescription for people with a permanent and substantial disability. Who require wheelchair and associated equipment provision, including postural management systems. Involving clients fully in the process of assessment and wheelchair provision. To contribute to maintaining an effective and efficient service and providing support to other team members.

Screen referrals from multidisciplinary team, GP's, consultants and take appropriate action telephone calls, visits and clinics for each client.

To undertake comprehensive assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as working independently in a range of settings (clinics, schools, home, regional centre). Taking in to account the client's needs posture and environment and also the care / carer's needs.

From the assessment prescribe appropriate mobility and posture equipment and allocate accessories.

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