# Clinical Lead for Wheelchair Services (Band 7) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for HCRG Care Group. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-lead-for-wheelchair-services-band-7/21463964-3a41-411a-b3d0-8443d1b29296 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-lead-for-wheelchair-services-band-7/21463964-3a41-411a-b3d0-8443d1b29296.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** HCRG Care Group - **Town:** Gravesend - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Salary:** £47,810 to £54,710 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-12T15:05:53.633Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0279-26-1147?employerCode=E0279 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1515788314&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary Make a Meaningful Difference in Mobility and Independence Join us as a Clinical Leader for the BSW Wheelchair Service and play a pivotal role in shaping how people across our communities access safe, effective and personcentred wheelchair provision. Your leadership will directly influence the quality of assessment, postural management and rehabilitation support we provideensuring every individual receives equipment that truly meets their needs. In this strategic role, youll lead clinical governance and uphold high standards in line with ICB criteria, national guidance and commissioning requirements. We welcome applications from therapists with strong skills in clinical leadership, assessment, rehabilitation, risk management and postural care. You do not need prior wheelchair-service experience - we offer structured development to help you confidently grow into this specialist area. If youre ready to make a genuine impact while developing your clinical leadership in a supportive environment, wed love to hear from you. The role is based within the BSW region and requires travel across multiple community sites. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Governance Serve as the clinical lead for wheelchair and seating pathways, setting and maintaining high clinical standards. ### Main duties of the job As a Clinical Lead for Wheelchair Services within the HCRG Care Group, the successful applicant will be pivotal in shaping the provision of person-centered wheelchair services across communities. Serving as a clinical leader, the role involves overseeing governance activity, incident review, and quality assurance, ensuring safe and effective care standards. Candidates are expected to have skills in clinical leadership, assessment, rehabilitation, risk management, and postural care. While previous wheelchair service experience is not required, the organization offers structured development opportunities to grow into this specialized area. The position requires travel across multiple community sites in the BSW region, and candidates must be registered health professionals with the HCPC. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including NHS pension and competitive salary aligned with AfC terms and conditions. The organization prides itself on transforming health and care services, providing diverse opportunities for personal and professional growth. ### About us HCRG Care Group is a leading independent provider of community health and care services in the UK, established in 2006. The organization works closely with health and care commissioners and communities to transform health services with an emphasis on improving experience, efficiency, and outcomes. It delivers a wide range of services, from adult and childrens community health services to primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, musculoskeletal services, adult social care, and well-being services. HCRG Care Group supports communities across England, directly helping over half a million people each year. Guided by values of care, thoughtfulness, and action, the organization is committed to delivering high-quality and equitable healthcare services. With a focus on equal opportunities, HCRG Care Group welcomes applications from a diverse range of individuals, striving to create an inclusive and supportive working environment. The company participates in a safer recruitment process, prioritizing the safeguarding of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. ### Details - Date posted: 12 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1515788314 - Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Melksham, SN12 7NZ, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Package Description: Make a Meaningful Difference in Mobility and Independence Join us as a Clinical Leader for the BSW Wheelchair Service and play a pivotal role in shaping how people across our communities access safe, effective and personcentred wheelchair provision.Your leadership will directly influence the quality of assessment, postural management and rehabilitation support we provideensuring every individual receives equipment that truly meets their needs. In this strategic role, youll lead clinical governance and uphold high standards in line with ICB criteria, national guidance and commissioning requirements.We welcome applications from therapists with strong skills in clinical leadership, assessment, rehabilitation, risk management and postural care. You do not need prior wheelchair-service experience - we offer structured development to help you confidently grow into this specialist area. If youre ready to make a genuine impact while developing your clinical leadership in a supportive environment, wed love to hear from you. The role is based within the BSW region and requires travel across multiple community sites. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & GovernanceServe as the clinical lead for wheelchair and seating pathways, setting and maintaining high clinical standards.Oversee governance activity, incident review and quality assurance to ensure safe, effective and personcentred care. Expert Clinical GuidanceProvide specialist advice and support on complex cases, using strong assessment and reasoning skills. Promote safe, consistent clinical decisionmaking across the service. Service Leadership & ManagementShape, develop and evaluate clinical pathways in collaboration with operational and clinical colleagues. Support good governance, effective patient flow, equitable access and strong service performance across BSW. Foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture. Workforce Development & EducationSupport and develop the clinical team through supervision, coaching, competency building and coordination of training. Champion reflective practice and create a psychologically safe environment where staff can learn and grow. Quality, Improvement & EvidenceInformed PracticeLead quality improvement activity, including audits, service reviews and datainformed decision-making. Promote evidenceinformed practice, support innovation and drive continuous improvements in safety, effectiveness and user experience. Please see the full list of job responsibilities in the attached job description. Education, Qualifications & Training - Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy - HCPC registration and membership of the relevant professional body (e.g., RCOT or CSP) Experience & Skills - Understanding of clinical governance, including audit, risk management and education - Experience delivering a wide range of interventions for people with complex needs - Confident use of goal setting and outcome measures - Uptodate, evidencebased clinical knowledge - Skills in resource management and strong organisational awareness - Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements - Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently Desirable Education, Qualifications & Training - Additional qualifications related to postural management - Awareness of current Government initiatives influencing clinical practice - Understanding of the clinical governance agenda and commissioning processes - Relevant postgraduate qualification Experience & Skills - Experience providing supervision, mentoring or coaching to junior staff or assistants - Evidence of an innovative, flexible approach to care delivery and service organisation Package Description As a Clinical Lead, you will be part of our valued team in our Wheelchair Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: - £49,387 - £56,515 FTE (Band 7 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions) - Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you - Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates - Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling - Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise - An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year - The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes.We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you.If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy. ## Job Details Make a Meaningful Difference in Mobility and Independence Join us as a Clinical Leader for the BSW Wheelchair Service and play a pivotal role in shaping how people across our communities access safe, effective and personcentred wheelchair provision. Your leadership will directly influence the quality of assessment, postural management and rehabilitation support we provideensuring every individual receives equipment that truly meets their needs. In this strategic role, youll lead clinical governance and uphold high standards in line with ICB criteria, national guidance and commissioning requirements. We welcome applications from therapists with strong skills in clinical leadership, assessment, rehabilitation, risk management and postural care. You do not need prior wheelchair-service experience - we offer structured development to help you confidently grow into this specialist area. If youre ready to make a genuine impact while developing your clinical leadership in a supportive environment, wed love to hear from you. The role is based within the BSW region and requires travel across multiple community sites. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Governance Serve as the clinical lead for wheelchair and seating pathways, setting and maintaining high clinical standards. ## Job Description As a Clinical Lead for Wheelchair Services within the HCRG Care Group, the successful applicant will be pivotal in shaping the provision of person-centered wheelchair services across communities. Serving as a clinical leader, the role involves overseeing governance activity, incident review, and quality assurance, ensuring safe and effective care standards. Candidates are expected to have skills in clinical leadership, assessment, rehabilitation, risk management, and postural care. While previous wheelchair service experience is not required, the organization offers structured development opportunities to grow into this specialized area. The position requires travel across multiple community sites in the BSW region, and candidates must be registered health professionals with the HCPC. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including NHS pension and competitive salary aligned with AfC terms and conditions. The organization prides itself on transforming health and care services, providing diverse opportunities for personal and professional growth. ## Responsibilities Package Description: Make a Meaningful Difference in Mobility and Independence Join us as a Clinical Leader for the BSW Wheelchair Service and play a pivotal role in shaping how people across our communities access safe, effective and personcentred wheelchair provision.Your leadership will directly influence the quality of assessment, postural management and rehabilitation support we provideensuring every individual receives equipment that truly meets their needs. In this strategic role, youll lead clinical governance and uphold high standards in line with ICB criteria, national guidance and commissioning requirements.We welcome applications from therapists with strong skills in clinical leadership, assessment, rehabilitation, risk management and postural care. You do not need prior wheelchair-service experience - we offer structured development to help you confidently grow into this specialist area. If youre ready to make a genuine impact while developing your clinical leadership in a supportive environment, wed love to hear from you. The role is based within the BSW region and requires travel across multiple community sites. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & GovernanceServe as the clinical lead for wheelchair and seating pathways, setting and maintaining high clinical standards.Oversee governance activity, incident review and quality assurance to ensure safe, effective and personcentred care. Expert Clinical GuidanceProvide specialist advice and support on complex cases, using strong assessment and reasoning skills. Promote safe, consistent clinical decisionmaking across the service. Service Leadership & ManagementShape, develop and evaluate clinical pathways in collaboration with operational and clinical colleagues. Support good governance, effective patient flow, equitable access and strong service performance across BSW. Foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture. Workforce Development & EducationSupport and develop the clinical team through supervision, coaching, competency building and coordination of training. Champion reflective practice and create a psychologically safe environment where staff can learn and grow. Quality, Improvement & EvidenceInformed PracticeLead quality improvement activity, including audits, service reviews and datainformed decision-making. Promote evidenceinformed practice, support innovation and drive continuous improvements in safety, effectiveness and user experience. Please see the full list of job responsibilities in the attached job description. Education, Qualifications & Training Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy HCPC registration and membership of the relevant professional body (e.g., RCOT or CSP) Experience & Skills Understanding of clinical governance, including audit, risk management and education Experience delivering a wide range of interventions for people with complex needs Confident use of goal setting and outcome measures Uptodate, evidencebased clinical knowledge Skills in resource management and strong organisational awareness Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently Desirable Education, Qualifications & Training Additional qualifications related to postural management Awareness of current Government initiatives influencing clinical practice Understanding of the clinical governance agenda and commissioning processes Relevant postgraduate qualification Experience & Skills Experience providing supervision, mentoring or coaching to junior staff or assistants Evidence of an innovative, flexible approach to care delivery and service organisation Package Description As a Clinical Lead, you will be part of our valued team in our Wheelchair Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £49,387 - £56,515 FTE (Band 7 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions) Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes.We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you.If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, Membership of the relevant professional body (e.g., RCOT or CSP), Understanding of clinical governance. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.