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
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:
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.

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

Your Benefits:

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
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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