Band 7 Highly specialist Occupational therapist/physiotherapist
Ref: 820-7270433-ASR
Location: West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre
Hours: Full time
Organisation: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Closing Date: 13/07/2025
Birmingham Wheelchair Service is part of the Equipment & Technology Group within Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The service is based out of the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, however runs clinics and home visits across the whole of Birmingham. The clinical team is made up of a therapy lead, rehabilitation engineers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, an assistant practitioner and a wheelchair technician. Wheelchairs are provided to a range of children and adults ranging from standard wheelchairs to bespoke customised seating in order to improve the patient's quality of life and independence.
Birmingham Wheelchair Service is looking for a permanent full time band 7 physiotherapist or occupational therapist. If you are enthusiastic and passionate and are looking to increase your skills and knowledge of wheelchairs then this role would be ideal for you.
The successful applicant must have a degree in occupational therapy or physiotherapy and be a member of the HCPC. Significant experience of working with people with physical and neurological disability is required as well as working in a wheelchair service. Excellent assessment and clinical reasoning skills is needed in order to provide wheelchairs and cushions to a range of adults and children with a variety of disabilities.
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