Clinical Lead Wheelchair Therapist
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2222 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, and Blatchford is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2221 (Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy is an accepted qualification for this wheelchair therapist role) or SOC 1171 (Health services and public health managers and directors, Clinical lead role with team leadership and budget control duties). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2222 Occupational therapists Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2221 Physiotherapists Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Blatchford is a multi-award winning, global manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.
Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.
Our Patient Solutions Team are proud to provide the wheelchair service on behalf of the NHS in Rotherham. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Lead Wheelchair Therapist to join our team.
The role
As Clinical Lead Wheelchair Therapist, you will deliver wheelchair services to the highest clinical and ethical standards. You will provide training and supervision to students, less experienced colleagues and service users.
Key duties.
- Identifying and prescribing appropriate equipment from an agreed matrix based on growing clinical knowledge and experience to meet the Service User’s clinical needs and their agreed aims & objectives
- Leading the wheelchair team in agreed area of speciality
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) at all levels to ensure the most appropriate and effective treatment for service users
- Ensuring service Delivery using agreed processes to meet Key Performance Indicators
- Developing and maintaining protocols, standards, systems and administrative functions to ensure the seamless delivery of services to service users
- Working within the company framework to ensure cost effective product provision.
- Leading the team in all aspects of clinical governance with the support of the Area Manager
- Participating in clinical audit and clinical research, liaising with both clinical and technical employees.
- Providing training to MDT/referrers/other healthcare professionals/Blatchford team in the field of wheelchairs
What are we looking for?
As Clinical Lead Wheelchair Therapist, you will have the following.
Key skills
- BSc Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Experience in a wide range of wheelchair provision including paediatrics
- Experience in cost effective service provision
- Experience of provision of special seating
- Able to prioritise and manage your own workload
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Competent Microsoft Office application skills
- Ability to manage difficult and challenging situations in sensitive situations
- Good judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to the demands of the service
What can we offer you?
As Clinical Lead Wheelchair Therapist, you will receive the following.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday (rising with service)
- Opportunity to purchase additional holiday
- Pension
- Death in Service
- On Demand Pay
- Discounted shopping and leisure activities
- Health cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme
If you feel you have the relevant experience to be considered for this Clinical Lead Wheelchair Therapist position, please apply now.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Blatchford, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Occupational therapists (SOC 2222) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~31k in sample- Middle half £37,232–48,620
- Median £44,148
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
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