Job Description
Job summary Main area Wheelchair Therapist Grade Band 6 Contract 6 months (Fixed Term or Secondment available) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 327-26-331 Employer Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Independent Living Centre Town Countywide Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 17/05/2026 23:59 Employer heading Wheelchair Therapist Band 6 We love what we do and we think you will, too! At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county . We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care . We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you ’. We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and w e are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality team s in all areas of the Trust . Our application process aims to understand each candidates knowledge, skills and experience. We have found that candidates that use AI to generate their answers can lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. It is really important to personalise your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC. We discourage over reliance on AI-generated applications as it will lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us . Job overview Gloucestershire Wheelchair Assessment Service is looking for a therapist who is keen to develop their skills around wheeled mobility equipment and postural management. This is a full-time 6 month fixed term/secondment opportunity for an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist. Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment. If you’re successful we will provide you with the structured support and training you need to flourish. We are a multi-disciplinary team providing a countywide service. We’re also in the unique position where we cover clients of any age. We’ve worked hard over the last couple of years to develop and innovate to ensure we provide a prompt, efficient and effective service for our clients, while also developing a friendly, kind and supportive team culture. We complete holistic assessments with our clients considering their mobility needs as part of the bigger picture of how they want to live their life and working with them to achieve their mobility goals. If you’re proactive, keen to achieve the best with your pat