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Job requirements
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Children’s Barred List check
- Other
Basic understanding of disability and the functional implications of the use of a wheelchair.
- Other
Adaptable with coping skills.
- Other
Good at problem solving.
- Other
Commitment, enthusiasm and flexibility to the needs of the Service.
- Other
Good team player.
- Experience
Relevant experience of working in a caring environment.
- Experience
Experience of working with people with a disability.
- Experience
Communicating with people both individually or in groups.
- Skills and Attributes
Good communication skills.
- Skills and Attributes
Ability to adapt to changes in job pressures due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Skills and Attributes
Dexterity
- Skills and Attributes
Good organisation and time management.
- Skills and Attributes
Ability to safely use a range of tools, good practical abilities.
- Skills and Attributes
Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Skills and Attributes
Awareness of own limitations.
- Skills and Attributes
Ability to work alone.
- Qualifications and knowledge
Relevant qualification such as NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care, NVQ level 3 Engineering, or AGORED level 3.
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Working in a wheelchair or related service.
- Other
Eager to learn new skills.
- Experience
Experience of working in a health care setting.
- Skills and Attributes
Qualification in practical skills relevant to the setting.
- Skills and Attributes
Fundamental IT skills, including word, email and database use.
- Skills and Attributes
Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Qualifications and knowledge
First aid
- Qualifications and knowledge
Basic IT qualification
Job overview
An exciting opportunity to work within the Clinical Team at the South Wales Posture and Mobility Service. Developing and using clinical, technical and people skills to provide equipment solutions to our adult and paediatric service users across South Wales. You will work with the support of the therapists and other professionals within the wider service and work with service users of all ages and a variety of needs. Equipment provision ranges from standard manual wheelchairs, to active user and powered wheelchairs as well as buggies for younger children.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
- Use technical skills and postural knowledge to set up and fit manual and powered wheelchairs, optimising comfort, independence and posture for the service user.
- Assist registered professionals in the assessment of service users for provision of both manual and powered wheelchairs across South Wales.
- Carry out administrative duties as per department’s guidelines, using the data management systems required.
- Assist senior staff in delivery training as well as attending relevant training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Occupational Therapy, Posture and Mobility Technician with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 3 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Oct 2026.
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