Job summary
Mobility Therapist
Band 6 Permanent Role
Part-Time 0.6wte (3 full days per week - to be mutually agreed)
It is important that the Local Role Descriptor and Person Specification is read alongside the generic B6 Occupational Therapist job description attached. North East Drive Mobility (NEDM) is a growing service and we are excited to invite applications from healthcare professionals who are interested in the challenge of a developing role in a specialist service.
NEDM is a specialist clinical service within Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust and is jointly funded by the Integrated Care Board and the Department for Transport. NEDM is part of the national coverage of Mobility Centres accredited by *Driving Mobility. Our main centre is based at Walkergate Park Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, with outreach services located in Cumbria and Teesside.
*Driving Mobility is the UK wide network of Mobility Centres providing assessment, advice and information on all aspects of personal mobility. Driving Mobility is the umbrella organisation for all Accredited Mobility Centres. It ensures that there are common standards, promotes good practice, offers training and education, and works closely with organisations such as the Department for Transport, the DVLA, Motability, police and varied healthcare professionals.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Team Manager and Clinical Lead, the postholder will:
- Undertake highly specialised passenger assessments which will include child car seat and car safety assessments.
- Be able to work with a broad spectrum of clients, from children to older adults, with a range of medical conditions that may impact their ability to safely access or travel within a vehicle.
- Assess user safety of powered wheelchair/mobility scooters and provide clinical advice on suitability of options for those wishing to self-fund.
- Provide advice on appropriate equipment stowage options dependent on level of clinical need.
- Autonomously manage own diary and caseload, prioritising referrals based on level of need, urgency and complexity.
- Use client centred principles and an evidence-based approach in the assessment and evaluation of interventions.
- Communicate and provide written specialist clinical advice following an assessment to clients and where needed their carers and/or healthcare professionals.
- Develop relationships with third party agencies, including equipment retailers, to co-ordinate effective joint assessments as needed and to have up-to-date information on products available.
- Support the development of North East Drive Mobility services by contributing to specific multi-disciplinary audit and research projects, including the development of integrated care pathways.
- Provide specialist advice to other professionals within and outside the Trust with regard to the specialist area.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to drive a car and be a valid driving license holder is essential to the role as assessments will take place in a variety of settings Walkergate Park Hospital, outreach centres in Carlisle or Teesside, or the clients home. Postholder will use service vehicles for community assessments.
For more details of the role please read the attached generic job description and role specific job descriptor.
Applicants are encouraged to contact us for further information and/or arrange to visit the service.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 22nd January 2026
Closing date : 5th February 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to drive a car and be a valid driving license holder is essential to the role as assessments will take place in a variety of settings Walkergate Park Hospital, outreach centres in Carlisle or Teesside, or the clients home. Postholder will use service vehicles for community assessments.
For more details of the role please read the attached generic job description and role specific job descriptor.
Applicants are encouraged to contact us for further information and/or arrange to visit the service.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 22nd January 2026
Closing date : 5th February 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications and CPD
Essential
- Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD and training in two of the areas defined in the role descriptor
Desirable
- Evidence of Research and Audit
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of the broad spectrum of disability, health conditions and impairments as outlined in the role descriptor
- Proven ability to manage clinical caseload in a flexible manner
- Working knowledge of wheelchair provision and assessment
Desirable
- Knowledge of adaptations and technology to assist passengers with disabilities
- Working knowledge of postural management and seating
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Car Driver with current driving license
- Highly developed communication skills.
- Good time management skills and the ability to work in a flexible manner.
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications and CPD
Essential
- Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD and training in two of the areas defined in the role descriptor
Desirable
- Evidence of Research and Audit
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of the broad spectrum of disability, health conditions and impairments as outlined in the role descriptor
- Proven ability to manage clinical caseload in a flexible manner
- Working knowledge of wheelchair provision and assessment
Desirable
- Knowledge of adaptations and technology to assist passengers with disabilities
- Working knowledge of postural management and seating
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Car Driver with current driving license
- Highly developed communication skills.
- Good time management skills and the ability to work in a flexible manner.
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
