Foundation Clinician (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)

Ajmhealthcare; Barking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barking seeks a qualified Foundation Clinician (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) to conduct patient assessments with NHS wheelchair users. You will manage an independent caseload and collaborate with clinical teams to ensure high-quality care. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant qualification and HCPC registration, as well as excellent teamwork and communication skills. Attractive benefits include annual leave and NHS Pension Scheme continuation for eligible candidates.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme

Company sick pay provision

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid manual driving license with no more than 6 valid points.
• Registered with Health Care Professional Council (HCPC).

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments with NHS Wheelchair users.
• Manage your own caseload of patients with diverse needs.
• Provide clinical advice to the team.

Skills

Empathic approach

Collaborative teamwork

Time management

Education

Occupational Therapy qualification

Physiotherapy qualification

Job description

Foundation Clinician (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)

AJM Healthcare

Role: Foundation Clinician (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with accrual to 28 days after 5 years continuous service, Employee Assistance Programme, Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme*, Blue Light Discount Card, Company sick pay provision with continuous service.

AJM Healthcare is a leading provider of wheelchair & community equipment services to the NHS and the Private Sector. We have over 35 years’ experience in these sectors and see ourselves as innovators helping increase independence, offering choice and personalisation, while delivering better outcomes. Our team provide a caring, user‑centric and holistic approach that is tailored to each individual.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking to recruit a qualified, registered Clinician to join our integrated clinical team. You will be conducting assessments with our NHS Wheelchair users in various settings within the surrounding areas ensuring outstanding customer experience is maintained throughout. You will showcase an empathic and resilient approach when faced with challenging situations with the ability to work collaboratively with our customer service, logistics, and the wider clinical teams. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of patients with a range of permanent wheelchair mobility, postural, and pressure relief needs. You will ensure best practice is maintained throughout whilst receiving professional guidance from the Clinical, Service Leads and other experienced members of the clinical team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hold, prioritise, plan and organise your own caseload of service users, some of whom will have complex needs
• Provide high quality, service user focused assessment and prescription of manual wheelchairs, powereduggies and seating
• Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promoting best practice and undertaking all aspects of clinical duties
• Provide clinical advice to other members of the team; may act as lead for a specialism
• Have competence within the specialism of wheelchair services, underpinned by developed theoretical knowledge.
• Supervise and allocate work to rehabilitation assistants, rehabilitation engineering technicians.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a valid manual driving license with no more then 6 valid points on for insurance purposes. You must also hold an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy qualification and hold registration with Health Care Professional Council (HCPC).

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact the HR Department at [e-mail] . To be considered for this role, please complete our application form which is found on our website. No stand‑alone CVs will be accepted.

Closing Date: 13th February 2026

This position is working in a regulated environment and will therefore be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Cost will be covered by the Company.

*Continuation of the NHS Pension Scheme is only available to the successful candidates who has been a member of this scheme within the last 12 months and subject to NHS Pensions T&Cs.

AJM Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer who is committed to equality in the workplace and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, marital status, age, physical or mental disabilities, medical condition. AJM will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. Please note, during certain high volume recruitment times, AJM may wish to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.

Foundation Clinician (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)