Occupational Therapist – Clinical Advisor
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our clients Community Equipment Service (CES) team.
This is a varied and impactful role where you will work closely with senior management, commissioners, referrers, and operational teams to deliver a person-centred equipment service. You will play a key role in ensuring individuals have timely access to the right equipment, while driving efficiency, sustainability, and best practice across the service.
This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician with strong clinical expertise, service development experience, and a passion for improving outcomes through innovative equipment solutions.
What you’ll do
- Provide specialist clinical advice to CES prescribers on: Clinical reasoning, risk management and safeguarding, Catalogue use and service pathways, Review and authorise specialist equipment orders, maximising use of recycled special equipment (RSPs) to ensure value for money.
- Support and develop clinical governance, prescription criteria, policies and procedures in line with national guidance.
- Contribute to the development and review of the TCES equipment catalogue, including identifying Close Technical Equivalents (CTEs).
- Deliver training, familiarisation and equipment demonstration sessions for prescribers.
- Undertake audits, service improvement projects and data analysis to reduce risk, improve efficiency and generate savings.
- Work collaboratively with CES managers, commissioners, health and social care professionals and suppliers to improve future equipment provision.
What We’re Looking For:
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Significant post-qualification experience at a senior level
- Strong experience within Community Equipment Services
- Knowledge of clinical governance, legislation, and equipment provision
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Company pension scheme
- RCOT Membership
- Structured training and development opportunities
- Annual appraisal and career development planning
Why sjb medical?
sjb medical’s vision is simple yet unique: to bring search and selection, and medical expertise together to provide a unique resourcing service to the healthcare sector. We take pride and great care in providing our healthcare candidates with the best possible support throughout their recruitment journey. We understand that a diverse workforce is essential to our clients’ success and promotion of equality, diversity and fairness in our recruitment process is paramount.
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