About Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC)
GHC provides joined‑up mental, physical and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and deliver care and support in patients’ homes and other locations throughout the county. Our mission is to enable people to live the best life they can with a vision of outstanding, personalised care – putting the patient at the heart of everything we do.
Role Overview
The role is part‑time (30 hours a week) and based with the Gloucestershire Wheelchair Assessment Service. You will carry your own caseload of low‑ and medium‑needs wheelchair and accessory assessments, hand over equipment assessed by the therapy and rehab engineering team, and utilise hand and power tools to fit and adjust equipment in clinics, homes and educational settings across the county. You will work within a multidisciplinary team that values prompt, efficient, compassionate service for all ages and disabilities.
Responsibilities
* Manage your own caseload of wheelchair and accessory assessments.
* Hand over equipment and coordinate with the therapy and rehabilitation engineering teams.
* Use a range of hand tools and power tools to adjust and fit mobility equipment.
* Deliver holistic assessments that consider patients’ mobility needs as part of their overall wellbeing.
* Support patients in achieving their mobility goals in clinics, homes and educational environments.
* Transport equipment by van and drive the wheelchair service vehicles where required.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Full UK driving licence.
* Access to a car for work purposes.
* Practical mechanical skills and willingness to use hand tools and power tools.
* Strong communication skills and a patient‑centred approach.
* Experience with wheelchair and mobility equipment is desirable but not mandatory.
* Not eligible for sponsorship – must be legally authorised to work in the UK.
Benefits
* Free car parking at many sites.
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
* Broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7.
* Preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff across a variety of professions.
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours.
* Flexible, family‑friendly and agile working options.
* Recognition and long‑service awards.
* Access to discounts and salary‑sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Car scheme, etc.).
Important Information
All interviews will be held face to face at the Independent Living Centre, Cheltenham.
Applicants should apply early, as the vacancy may be closed before the advertised date if a large volume of applications is received.
Good luck with your application.
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