Wheelchair Therapy Technician | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Wheelchair Therapy Technician to join our small, friendly and hard-working team providing assessment and equipment for children and adults. The role is well suited to those with a technician or therapy assistant background.

The post is based between the wheelchair service localities in Brighton, Bognor and Horsham and includes remote, clinic and community working. The successful applicant will have a practical, organised and flexible approach to working. Experience with equipment and tools is an advantage but not essential, as training will be provided. Previous experience of working in healthcare is not a requirement, but the successful applicant will have the ability to communicate well with people of all ages and needs, and have an understanding of the challenges faced by our service users.

Full induction and training will be provided. A full valid driving licence is essential, as is the ability to work well alone and within a team.

Please see the job description and person specification for further details.

To provide support for clinical staff within the Wheelchair Service and to participate in the provision of wheelchairs, seating and accessories for children and adults with a long term mobility need.

1. Tomonitor /review delegated clients’ current wheelchair and related accessories under direction of the therapists and engineers. To deliver, set up and fit these accessories/equipment in response to any change in the clients’ medical condition.

2. To work with the clinical team in providinga high level of service to registered users.

3. To report to thetherapists or engineers all aspects of the clients performance and clinical needs following assessment and report any repair/servicing requirements to the approved repairer.

4. To use personal /communication skills andprevious experience as appropriate to enhance the service offered to clients, family members/carers.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing

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Varied environments

community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex

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Flexible working options

part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement

• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

See attached job description

Please note

Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on thegov.uk websitebefore applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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This advert closes on Sunday 24 May 2026