Wheelchair Therapist
The closing date is 12 March 2026
Job summary
A fixed term or secondment opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to gain experience as a Wheelchair Therapist working in Shropshire Wheelchair and Posture Service. The service covers the Shropshire County and Telford & Wrekin areas. The post is to cover a career break for a minimum of 6 months.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
Post graduation experience of hands-on clinical work is advantageous, along with some experience around wheelchair usage, however direct involvement in wheelchair assessment and provision is not essential. A thorough period of training and mentorship will be available in order for the post holder to gain the skills and knowledge required. The service actively encourages continuous professional development through supported attendance on specialist courses.
This is an opportunity to gain additional skills and experience to your portfolio, covering posture management and wheeled mobility. The post holder will be given the skills to carry out assessments, prescriptions and issue of wheelchairs, including manual, powered and voucher options, special seating and pressure relieving equipment, providing a service to address the needs of our residents spanning all age groups and conditions. This work is carried out in a variety of settings including patients own homes, schools, nursing homes and in clinics.
The friendly and supportive Wheelchair Service team consists of Therapists, Rehabilitation Engineers, Repair Service as well as Administrative Support. The team works closely with other healthcare and education colleagues, amid strong links with the broader West Midlands Region and a noticeable national profile.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Details
Date posted
26 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
825-7766495-OPS
Job locations
Shropshire Rehabilitation Centre
Lancaster Road, Harlescott
Shrewsbury
SY1 3NJ
Employer details
Employer name
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address
Shropshire Rehabilitation Centre
Lancaster Road, Harlescott
Shrewsbury
SY1 3NJ
Employer's website
https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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