Band 6 Physiotherapist - Wheelchair Service- Orpington
Pulse Healthcare
Orpington, LondonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£69,721
Contract
Contract
Hours
Part time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Band 6 Physiotherapist, you'll work with wheelchair users in Orpington, assessing their needs and providing essential care. This part-time role is ideal for experienced physiotherapists who want to work with adults and make a difference in people's lives. You'll work 3 days a week, Monday to Friday, and need to be able to travel to patients' homes. You'll be part of a team that provides vital support to wheelchair users.
What you'll need
- You'll need to be a qualified physiotherapist with a degree in physiotherapy and a HCPC registration.
- You should have experience working with adults, preferably in a wheelchair service or similar setting.
- You'll need to be able to travel to patients' homes and work independently.
- You should be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- You'll need to be flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
How to boost your chances
- Make sure you update your CV to highlight your experience working with adults and your HCPC registration.
- Practice your communication skills by role-playing with a friend or family member.
- Research the wheelchair service and Pulse Healthcare to understand their values and approach to care.
- Consider getting a DBS check to ensure you're eligible for the role.
- Prepare examples of how you've made a positive impact on patients' lives in your previous roles.
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Job description
Job Title: Band 6 Physiotherapist - Wheelchair Service Location: Orpington Duration: 5 months Hours: Part-time, approximately 3 days per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £33.52 per hour, with a mileage rate of 45p per mile for patient visits
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Wheelchair Service team. This role involves face-to-face working only, providing essential wheelchair assessment and prescription services, as well as posture and special seating assessments for both adults and children. The successful candidate will work in various settings, including clinics, patients’ homes, and schools.
This position is available now and the pay rate for this role will be up to £33.52 per hour.
- Assist in the implementation of therapy programs as directed by qualified therapists.
- Support patients in their rehabilitation and recovery processes.
- Conduct therapeutic activities and exercises with patients.
- Monitor and record patient progress, reporting any changes to the supervising therapist.
- Prepare and maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas.
- Provide emotional and motivational support to patients.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort at all times.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to patient care plans.
Essential requirements of this Physiotherapy vacancy
- HCPC registration.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
- Experience working in a wheelchair service
- Proven experience in a wheelchair service.
- Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
If you are interested in this Band 6 Physiotherapist role, please apply by clicking the apply button. Or if you would like more details about this role, contact the Physiotherapyteam today, we always have time to take your call.
Why work with Pulse?
The minute you register with Pulse we make it about one thing: you. The first time we talk you'll realise we know your speciality inside out.
Our expert recruitment consultants are here to find you the very best opportunities and help you every step of the way in securing the best placement. We hold preferred or sole supplier status with many clients which means you'll have access to a range of opportunities that can't be found anywhere else.
We always act in your best interests, talking with you and listening to you. You're an individual. A professional; not a resource.
Reasonable adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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Adzuna
First seen
13 August 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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