Occupational Therapist - Clinical Advisor

Occupational Therapist

Salary: £42,000-£52,000 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Location: Ipswich

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.

• Provide specialist clinical advice to CES prescribers on:
  • Appropriate equipment provision
  • 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.

• 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

• HCPC Registration fees paid
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• RCOT Membership
• Structured training and development opportunities
• Annual appraisal and career development planning