Career Opportunities: Occupational Therapy Assistant – Wheelchair Service – Band 4 (95025)
Service Area: Clinical Support Services
Salary Grade/Band: Band 4
Salary Range: £33,564 – £37,619 BAR £38,744 – £39,865 per annum
Working Arrangements: Full Time
The States of Guernsey are looking for a Wheelchair Assistant to join the team at Occupational Therapy.
To work alongside occupational therapists in the wheelchair service and rehabilitation ward (Les Marchant). To support with the practical tasks in running the services and to be pivotal in the delivery of rehabilitation plans to help patients live as independent and meaningful lives as possible. The post will work alongside the wheelchair therapist supporting the assessment and provision of wheelchairs. Tasks would include a degree of oversight of stock, registration of chairs on a database, support with assessments and provision and delivery of wheelchairs. In addition, the role would include supporting the therapists on Le Marchant to carry out rehabilitation programmes. Tasks would include supporting assessments, collating equipment and resources for programmes, carrying out sessions with patients, all to support improvement in people’s function and maintaining independence.
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Job Description
Contact: Nicola Cross on tel. (01481) 225325 or email: nicola.cross@gov.gg
Closing Date: 5 December 2025
We strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact(s) named above before applying for this role. Please do not email a CV to the contact shown above, applications should be submitted online. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact the Recruitment Team.
Candidates will need to upload a copy of their most up to date CV detailing full employment, voluntary work, and education history (along with the awarding body of any qualifications). The CV should include reasons for any gaps in employment. Candidates should also attach supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role. The key criteria can be found within the job. The supporting information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.
Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references may be taken up prior to interview.
The States of Guernsey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being received and some candidates will be required to undertake enhanced and additional pre-employment checks.
Should the successful applicant not meet the requirements of the role sufficiently they may be appointed at a lower grade than stated. The successful applicant would then have the opportunity to progress to the grade advertised once the necessary skills and knowledge have been developed and they have demonstrated the ability to undertake the duties at the higher level.