Band 6 Locum Qualified OT Occupational Therapist
Barnet, Greater London
Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist – Wheelchair Services
Brief Job Overview
Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist for a locum opportunity within a specialist Wheelchair Service in North London. Based with Ross Care – Barnet, this role requires a clinician who can quickly integrate into the service and manage a specialist wheelchair caseload with minimal supervision.
The successful candidate will provide expert assessment, prescription, and review of wheelchair and seating solutions, supporting individuals with a wide range of mobility, postural, and functional needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician with established wheelchair service experience looking for a specialist role within a multidisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake specialist wheelchair and seating assessments for adults and children as required.
- Assess mobility, posture, pressure care, and functional needs to determine appropriate equipment solutions.
- Prescribe manual and powered wheelchairs in line with clinical need and service criteria.
- Provide recommendations for specialist seating, postural support, and associated equipment.
- Review and monitor equipment provision to ensure continued suitability and effectiveness.
- Work collaboratively with service users, carers, suppliers, engineers, and multidisciplinary professionals.
- Provide education and guidance regarding safe use and maintenance of prescribed equipment.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in accordance with professional standards.
- Contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, person-centred wheelchair service.
About You
You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with a strong background in Wheelchair Services. You will be confident undertaking complex wheelchair assessments and prescribing appropriate mobility and seating solutions independently.
This role requires a clinician who can quickly adapt to the service, manage a specialist caseload, and deliver high-quality assessments from the outset.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Essential experience working within a Wheelchair Service.
- Experience prescribing manual and powered wheelchairs.
- Knowledge of seating systems, postural management, and pressure care.
- Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a specialist caseload.
- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working abilities.
Contract & Salary
- Role: Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist – Wheelchair Services
- Sector: Private Healthcare
- Contract Type: Locum
- Contract Length: 4 months initially
- Salary: Negotiable
- Location: Ross Care, Barnet, North London
- Reference Code: U. 010006.XNEW
How to Apply
If you are an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with proven Wheelchair Service experience and are able to hit the ground running, Tripod Partners would welcome your application.
To apply for this Wheelchair Services role, apply using the form on the page.
Code: U. 010006. B20400