Clinical Specialist Physio/OT Wheelchair Services

NHS; Crewe; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Wheelchair Services team at a leading NHS Trust as a Band 6 OT or Physio. The role involves working with diverse patients to enhance mobility and comfort, requiring hands-on skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy required.
• HCPC registration essential.
• Experience in Wheelchair Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide postural and mobility solutions for children and adults.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Hands-on work with equipment and tools.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Audit

IT skills

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

HCPC registered

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Wheelchair Services! The vacancy would be suited to an experienced Band 5 OT or Physio who would like to progress into a Band 6 role, or a current Band 6 OT or Physio wanting to broaden their scope ofpractice and experience a new challenge. The post holder would work with children and adults with a varietyofconditions affecting mobility to provide postural and mobility solutions to improve comfort, independence and qualityoflife. The role would be suited to a highly motivated clinician who enjoys problem solving, quick thinking and is practical, as they would be required to be hands on with equipment and tools. The post holder would work as partofa multi-disciplinary teamofOT's and Physio's, assistant practitioners, engineers, admin staff as well as many outside agencies. Please find the job description and person specification attached. For further information or an informal chat please contactMary Foulerton-Team Lead on 01270 826323.

Main duties of the job

The post holder would work with children and adults with a varietyofconditions affecting mobility to provide postural and mobility solutions to improve comfort, independence and qualityof life. Please see attached JD/PS for full details.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System. As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

412-COMM-7195487

Job locations

Infinity House

Mallard Way

Crewe

CW1 6ZQ

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder would work with children and adults with a varietyofconditions affecting mobility to provide postural and mobility solutions to improve comfort, independence and qualityof life. Please see attached JD/PS for full details.

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder would work with children and adults with a varietyofconditions affecting mobility to provide postural and mobility solutions to improve comfort, independence and qualityof life. Please see attached JD/PS for full details.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered

Experience Essential

• Previous experience within Wheelchair Services
• Broad experience within Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• Clinical educator experience

Skills Essential

• Previous experience in continuous improvement
• Previous experience in audit
• Good range of IT skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered

Experience Essential

• Previous experience within Wheelchair Services
• Broad experience within Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• Clinical educator experience

Skills Essential

• Previous experience in continuous improvement
• Previous experience in audit
• Good range of IT 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Infinity House

Mallard Way

Crewe

CW1 6ZQ

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Infinity House

Mallard Way

Crewe

CW1 6ZQ

Employer's website

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