Senior Occupational Therapist - Wheelchairs
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 02/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
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Role summary
Join a dynamic and supportive Wheelchair Service as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Rehab Engineer. This role involves high-quality, person-focused assessment and prescription of wheelchairs, pressure care, and accessories for clients of all ages. You will conduct detailed assessments, prescribe appropriate equipment, and provide instruction on safe use and maintenance. The position requires excellent clinical knowledge of 24-hour postural management and pressure mapping, along with maintaining up-to-date product knowledge.
Essential criteria
- Professional Qualification to degree level or equivalent in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy or Rehab Engineer
- HCPC Registration
- Post Graduate specialist qualification/significant post graduate experience
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Broad and specialist knowledge of relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions
- Demonstration of knowledge of core and specialist Therapy skills
- Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
- Experience of multi-disciplinary communication, assessments and record keeping
- Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail
- NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
- Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment
- Education & Qualifcations
- Professional Qualification to degree level or equivalent in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy or Rehab Engineer
- HCPC Registration
- Post Graduate specialist qualification/significant post graduate experience
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Broad and specialist knowledge of relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions
- Demonstration of knowledge of core and specialist Therapy skills
- Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
- Experience of multi-disciplinary communication, assessments and record keeping
- Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail
- NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
- Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £37,338 – £44,962 — matches the national scale.
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Wye Valley NHS Trust
Senior Occupational Therapist - Wheelchairs
The closing date is 02 October 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Rehab Engineer to join our dynamic and supportive Wheelchair Service.
The Service has roughly 2,000 active users including children and adults.Experience of working within wheelchair services is essential. You will be joining a small but enthusiastic and friendly team consisting of 3 OTs, 1 Therapy Support Worker and administrative staff. Supported by a peripatetic RE from The West Midlands Rehab Centre, providing the regional specialist hub to the 12 District Wheelchair services in the West Midlands.
The team has actively developed and expanded over recent years with scope for further service development. The post provides a mix of complex clinical caseload operating through both clinic settings and home visits and have a number of specialist care homes in the area with clients with complex posture. We aim to promote 24 hour postural management and grow good networks for MDT joint working. With proactive links across the acute and community services.
Proactive participation in practice placement education and attendance at PMG is available. We are committed to continuing professional development, in-service training and clinical supervision.
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