Job overview
Are you passionate about improving mobility and independence for individuals who use wheelchairs? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate therapist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a part-time role, 3 days a week that can be offered either as a permanent position or an internal to the NCA secondment opportunity, depending on your current employment status and career goals.
As a Wheelchair Therapist, you will play a key role in assessing, prescribing, and supporting the use of specialist wheelchairs, working closely with individuals (children and adults) with complex mobility needs, their families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Wheelchair Service experience is not essential, as the team will support your learning in this post.
We welcome applications from:
- Candidates seeking a permanent career move
- Internal applicants from across the Northern Care Alliance interested in a secondment to broaden their experience
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your expertise in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
This post is open to Occupational therapists, and Physiotherapists
Previous interviewees need not apply
Main duties of the job
- You will work as a member of Salford Wheelchair Service under the direct and indirect supervision of the Band 7 Clinical Lead.
- You will involve direct patient care in relation to provision of highly specialist intervention using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate.
- You will be required to be highly motivated and able to motivate others, and be expected to work flexibly and respond to service requirements and be able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge in anatomy and physiology to underpin relevant clinical skills
- Knowledge of prescribed wheelchair equipment
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and other drivers impacting within the wheelchair field
- Extensive knowledge and experience of assessing people with postural needs
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working as a Physiotherapist/ OT in a range of settings
- Experience of moving and handling and developmental milestones in paediatrics
Desirable
- Extensive experience of working within an wheelchair service
- Evidence of postgraduate research experience
Registration
Essential
- Health Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Registration with professional body relevant to qualification i.e. BAOT, CPS
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy/ Clinical Scientists
- Car driver/owner essential
Desirable
- Speciality related post-graduation qualification
- Accredited fieldwork educator
- European Computer Driving Licence
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 6 Psychology roles in Salford
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Wheelchair Therapist Band 6 with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent: Internal Secondment Opportunity considered. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (21 Jul 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.