Join us at QEF and be part of a passionate team transforming lives through greater mobility and independence. 

Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) is a Surrey-based charity supporting over 10,000 disabled children and adults each year. Whether it’s regaining independence after a stroke or brain injury, accessing specialist mobility support, or simply learning to live more independently — we are here to help people fulfil their potential.

We are now looking for a recently qualified Occupational Therapist to join our Mobility Services Team, one of the UK’s leading providers of mobility assessments, endorsed by the Department for Transport. 

 The role is based at Regus International Airport, Southampton SO18 2RZ 

This is a fixed salary post and does not come under the NHS agenda for change.

We can offer a tier 2 visa sponsorship for applicants already in the UK.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Occupational Therapist in our Mobility Services team, you will play a vital role in providing life-changing assessment services for people with reduced mobility due to age, illness or disability. From driving and wheelchair assessments to posture and seating advice, your work will support clients to stay independent and safe in their daily lives.

You’ll work alongside driving assessors and other clinicians in a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary team — helping clients across the South of England with:

• Driving assessments(including pre-drive physical, cognitive and visual screening)
• Passenger assessmentsto reduce manual handling risks
• Wheelchair and scooter trialsto identify appropriate mobility aids
• Posture and seating assessmentsfor improved comfort and pressure care
• Clinical input for clients using our Driving School (theory + in-car support)

Click HERE for a copy of the job description and person specification

ABOUT YOU

• A qualified Occupational Therapist, registered with HCPC
• A member of BAOT or RCOT
• Clinical knowledge of medical conditions and how they impact mobility and driving
• Experience with posture management and manual handling
• Excellent communication and person-centred assessment skills
• A proactive and collaborative team player
• Our Values and Behaviours inspire you

BENEFITS

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with service(pro-rata)
• Pension and Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)
• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
• Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development
• Blue Light Card

DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER

• QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer
• We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job
• Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage on HR@QEF.org.uk or on 01372 841 144

If you are interested in becoming part of team QEF please APPLY NOW!