Assistant Practitioner

• To work as part of the Wheelchair Service team under the
• supervision and with the support of the registered wheelchair therapists,
• assisting qualified wheelchair therapists clinically and administratively to
• ensure a quality service is provided.

To manage own caseload of patients, working without direct

supervision, undertaking a variety of delegated clinical tasks including clinic

assessments and home visits, transporting equipment within the community when

required.

To provide timely and accurate feedback to the wheelchair

therapists as required.

To use a high level of interpersonal and communication

• skills to support the engagement of clients/family members/carers/other staff and
• be able to work alone or effectively as part of a team.
• To undertake necessary training in the assessment,
• adjustment and handover of standard wheelchairs, bariatric wheelchairs and
• standard buggies.
• PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE