Wheelchair Therapist
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Redruth, TR15 3ERView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a Specialist Team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists providing wheelchair assessment and pr...
The post holder will be required to participate in the delivery of the countywide Wheelchair Service providing standard and specialist assessments and advice to clients including those who often present with complex needs. Assessment clinics are situated in Hayle, Truro and Liskeard with travel to place of residence required in some circumstances.To contribute to clinical governance and service development within the Wheelchair Service in partnership with professional specialists, the Clinical Lead and Wheelchair Service Team Lead.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Knowledge and abilities
Essential: - Knowledge of clinical governance and ability to involve service users in service improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with the HCPC
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy
- IELTS unless qualification taken in English
Experience
Essential
- Experience providing information, recommendations and advice to clients, carers, and families to promote optimal function and independence using compensatory strategies to promote health & well-being
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, with an understanding of team roles and professional roles
- Experience of assessing cognitive, sensory and motor impairment and its impact on function, posture and mobility
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Skilled in time and self-management, working flexibly as part of a team with the ability to engage with other professionals
- Able to work in highly stressful situations including the ability to manage distressing and highly emotive situations successfully
- Highly developed communication skills and ability to adapt approach to those cognitively impaired or with learning disabilities
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
16 September 2026
Last checked
17 September 2026
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