Paediatric Wheelchair Therapist (OT or Physio)

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Swindon is seeking a dedicated Paediatric Wheelchair Therapist to assess and provide tailored wheelchair solutions for children with mobility needs. This full-time role requires strong clinical reasoning and communication skills, as you'll collaborate with families and health professionals. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy and significant experience in paediatric settings.

Benefits

Salary of £37,338 with NHS pension

Discounts on everyday purchases

Financial Savings and Flexible Pay Access

Wellbeing Support resources

Continuous Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in paediatrics.
• Enjoys working collaboratively with families and professionals.
• Knowledge of products for pressure care management.

Responsibilities

• Assess children who require manual or powered wheelchairs.
• Collaborate with families and health professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold professional standards.

Skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Effective communication

Manual handling techniques

Postural assessment knowledge

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Job description

Paediatric Wheelchair Therapist (OT or Physio)

We're seeking a Paediatric Wheelchair Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) who is passionate about helping children build independence, confidence, and quality of life through mobility? This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to children and their families.

As a Paediatric Wheelchair Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist), you'll assess, design, and provide tailored wheelchair solutions for children with complex mobility, postural, and pressure management needs. Working across clinics, homes, schools, and community settings, you'll use your expertise to empower children to play, learn, explore, and thrive.

Youll be supported by experienced Band 6 Therapists, Rehabilitation Engineers, and our Band 7 Clinical Lead within the Swindon Wheelchair Service. Were seeking a clinician who brings not only skill, but also compassion, creativity, and a collaborative approach to delivering child-centred care that truly transforms lives.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

As a Paediatric Wheelchair Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) you will assess and support children and young people who require manual or powered wheelchairs for long-term use, including specialist postural and seating needs. Managing a varied caseload, you will take a holistic approach that considers both the child and their family, ensuring tailored solutions that promote independence, comfort, and participation.

You will work across clinics, homes, schools, and community settings, collaborating with families, health professionals, and Rehabilitation Engineers to deliver personalised care and, where needed, custom seating solutions. Alongside clinical work, you will contribute to triaging referrals, managing equipment stock, and supporting repairs and recycling processes.

Communication is central to this role, whether offering sensitive support to families, coordinating with professionals, or providing training for staff, carers, and students. You will also maintain accurate records, uphold professional standards, and continue your own development.

The role involves some physical activity and travel across the community, as well as occasional challenging situations, but you will be fully supported by an experienced team. Most importantly, your work will make a lasting difference by helping children move with greater independence, confidence, and joy.

Please see the attached job description for a full list of job responsibilities.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn\'t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date we\'ve shown here. If you\'re keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Job responsibilities

As a Paediatric Wheelchair Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) you\'ll be part of our valued team based at our Swindon Wheelchair and Special Seating Service, Kembrey Park, Swindon.

You will feel valued as a Paediatric Wheelchair Therapist(Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) within HCRG Care Group, you\'ll benefit from exclusive perks such as:

• Salary of£37,338withAgenda for change terms and conditions and NHS pension.
• Financial Savings: Discounts on everyday purchases, cashback, and vouchers for special moments through My Reward Hub.
• Flexible Pay Access: Get your wages as you earn them, avoiding financial stress during life\'s emergencies.
• Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive online and face-to-face resources for mental and physical health, career coaching, counselling, and post-trauma assistance.
• Continuous Development: Access bespoke career pathways, eLearning, and ongoing CPD opportunities through our Outstanding learning team, The Learning Enterprise.
• Innovative Environment: Work within an open culture that values your ideas, supported by £100,000 annually in innovation funding to help you shape the future of health and care.
• Commitment to Excellence: Join a team with a proven track record of high-quality care, with most services rated as Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.

The Ideal Candidate

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy with HCPC registration
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in paediatrics (e.g. community, rehabilitation, neurology)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and moving & handling training
• Ability to independently manage and prioritise a complex caseload
• Experience working as an autonomous practitioner and supervising students or junior staff
• Knowledge and practical experience of manual handling techniques and equipment
• Strong clinical reasoning skills to complete assessments, set SMART goals, and deliver tailored care plans
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with confidence working both independently and as part of a team
• Basic IT skills and accurate record-keeping
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Self-motivated, well-organised, and able to prioritise workload under pressure
• Flexible and willing to work across other areas of the Trust when required
• BAOT/MCSP member or other professional/specialist groups eg PMG
• Specialist post grad training course or masters modules relevant to this post.
• Experience of working with those with log-term neurological conditions or paediatrics
• Experience of carrying out posture and seating assessments
• Knowledge and experience of assessment and products for pressure care management
• Completed student educator recognised qualification and /or courses
• Teaching & presenting skills supported by evidence e.g: NVQ assessor
• Clinical audit skills
• Specialist clinical assessment skills in postural management and seating

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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.