Occupational Therapist

Scienceabode; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Surrey / South London seeks a Wheelchair Therapist to provide specialist assessments and postural seating for service users of all ages. The ideal candidate will hold state registration as an Occupational Therapist and have experience with wheelchair users. This full-time role offers a salary of £35,000 to £45,000, depending on experience, in an employee-owned firm focused on compassionate care and community impact.

Qualifications

• State registration as an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Clinical Scientist is required.
• Some experience working with wheelchair users is expected.
• Confidence in managing a caseload of assessments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Completing specialist wheelchair and postural seating assessments.
• Providing clinically reasoned recommendations tailored to individual needs.
• Managing caseloads efficiently and maintaining accurate documentation.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

State registration as an Occupational Therapist

Experience working with wheelchair users

Job description

Wheelchair Therapist / Occupational Therapist

Location: Surrey / South London (commutable)

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience) Negotiable for more experienced

Contract: Full-time (40 hours) | Part-time considered

About the Organisation

Our client is driven by a strong social purpose and a clear set of values:

• People-first culture: As an employee-owned organisation, compassion, gratitude, and community impact are central to everything they do.
• Sustainability: A deep commitment to environmental responsibility and reducing their footprint for future generations.
• Economic viability: A focus on innovation and service excellence to create long-term, meaningful value.

They are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist clinical team delivering essential services locally and contributing to ongoing service development and excellence.

You will work alongside experienced therapists and technicians to provide specialist assessments and postural wheelchair seating for service users of all ages. The role involves managing a varied caseload and delivering a high standard of person-centred care.

You will typically carry out 10–12 assessments per week, balancing clinical delivery with effective case management and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing specialist wheelchair and postural seating assessments
• Providing clinically reasoned recommendations tailored to individual needs
• Managing caseloads efficiently and maintaining accurate documentation
• Working collaboratively with service users, families, healthcare professionals, and commercial suppliers
• Contributing to service improvement and best practice

About You

The ideal candidate will have broad clinical experience and a proactive, solution-focused approach. You will be an effective communicator with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Essential Requirements

• State registration as an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Clinical Scientist
• Some experience working with wheelchair users
• Confidence managing a caseload of assessments
• Ability to commute to Surrey / South London

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £35,000 – £45,000, depending on experience
• Full-time role (40 hours), with part-time hours considered
• Opportunity to work within a values-led, employee-owned organisation

£35,000 – £45,000 per annum Negotiable

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