Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Wheelchair Technician

The closing date is 07 January 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has come up for a technician to join the Wheelchair Service. The service completes mobility, postural and pressure care assessments for adults and children with long term disabilities. The team consists of therapists, technicians and the administration team. We are looking for a motivated individual who can demonstrateefficient working, superior organisational skills and the compassion and professionalism essential for working with vulnerable clients.It is important to us that the successful candidate not only has the skills to do the job but is kind, considerate and recognises how important wheelchairs are to those who use them.

Main duties of the job

To support the multidisciplinary team in the provision of a high quality, patient focused wheelchair service. This involves:

Being delegated responsibility to assess, prescribe and handover certain wheelchairs/ pressure distribution cushions and demonstrate, set up and adjust equipment for its safe use; in a clinic setting or user's home environment

Assisting the wheelchair therapists in the smooth running of clinics and/ or with any complex cases when two persons need to be present. This requires travelling between locations according to the needs of the wheelchair service

Carrying out a range of housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and efficient working environment

About us

The Wheelchair service comprises a wide range of professionals but the main values the service has is an equal focus on delivering both a quality clinical input with a high quality service to match. The team prides on a incredibly tight teamworking ethos.

Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. "Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and continuously held a Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you don't meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Date posted

26 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-CC-1518

Job locations

Camden and Islington Wheelchair Service

Peckwater Centre, 6 Peckwater Street

London

NW5 2TX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description attached for further details on job description and main responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description attached for further details on job description and main responsibilities

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Organisational & time management skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to use own initiative and prioritise workload
Able to work in a team
Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
Flexible approach to changing circumstances and departmental needs

Educations/Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 qualification in health and social care/ equivalent work based/ NVQ level 3 qualification Or Significant equivalent relevant work-based experience and achievement of competencies in a therapy/technical role

Desirable

Evidence of additional training relevant to the role

Work Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a health or social care setting technician, or equivalent in another establishment

Desirable

Experience of working with vulnerable adults and or children

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Confident in using tools and technical equipment
Experience of stock control
Ability to use PC and databases to an intermediate level

Desirable

Knowledge of EU laws and general Health & Safety

Attitudes, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics

Essential

Problem solving approach
Awareness and basic understanding of risk management
Ability to deal with difficult situations
Ability to take short, factual and concise notes of any telephone enquiries

Desirable

Ability to undertake prescribed therapy activities
Ability to participate in administrative duties

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Organisational & time management skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to use own initiative and prioritise workload
Able to work in a team
Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
Flexible approach to changing circumstances and departmental needs

Educations/Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 qualification in health and social care/ equivalent work based/ NVQ level 3 qualification Or Significant equivalent relevant work-based experience and achievement of competencies in a therapy/technical role

Desirable

Evidence of additional training relevant to the role

Work Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a health or social care setting technician, or equivalent in another establishment

Desirable

Experience of working with vulnerable adults and or children

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Confident in using tools and technical equipment
Experience of stock control
Ability to use PC and databases to an intermediate level

Desirable

Knowledge of EU laws and general Health & Safety

Attitudes, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics

Essential

Problem solving approach
Awareness and basic understanding of risk management
Ability to deal with difficult situations
Ability to take short, factual and concise notes of any telephone enquiries

Desirable

Ability to undertake prescribed therapy activities
Ability to participate in administrative duties

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Camden and Islington Wheelchair Service

Peckwater Centre, 6 Peckwater Street

London

NW5 2TX

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Camden and Islington Wheelchair Service

Peckwater Centre, 6 Peckwater Street

London

NW5 2TX

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)