Senior Wheelchair Therapist
The closing date is 03 December 2025
Job summary
This post is an exciting development opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our Wheelchair Service.
The post holder will be working as a wheelchair therapist working collaboratively in an experienced and skilled team to support wheelchair provision and postural management for patients in Redcar/Cleveland and Middlesbrough.
We would welcome applications from staff currently working at band 6 level or band 5 staff who would be looking for an opportunity to develop their skills to achieve a permanent band 6 post upon successful completion of training/competencies.
This is an annex 21 training post, the post holder will be paid 75% of maximum banding for 12 months, once completion of competencies has been evidenced, the post holder will be paid as a band 6.
Successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.
Main duties of the job
It is desirable for the post holder to have experience in the occupational therapy/physiotherapy assessment and management of patients with a range of conditions and have gained experience across a variety of specialities including experience in wheelchair provision.
The ability to travel independently is an essential part of this post as you will work across Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland community providing a service within patients own homes and Nursing Homes.
The post holder will be supported by the Senior Specialist Therapist and the AHP Service Lead.
This post offers development in clinical and leadership skills and the post holder will be supported to attend relevant post graduate courses. We have an established and comprehensive training programme and our staff are encouraged and supported in their CPD through workshops, clinical supervision and the appraisal process. There is also an opportunity to actively participate in audit and research and the Hospital has close links with both the University of Teesside and Durham University.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
o Your Leadership Impacto Leading Your Team to Successo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skills
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team
Details
Date posted
19 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-NSC-7584184
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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