Occupational Therapist Equipment Service

Occupational Therapist – ICELS Team

Contract:

Full-time | Initial 3–6 months with potential for extension
A local authority in Nottinghamshire is looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their ICELS (Independent Community Equipment Loan Service) team. The service supports adults and paediatric individuals by providing specialist equipment to enable independence, wellbeing, and improved quality of life. Occupational Therapists in the ICELS team work closely with colleagues in Social Care and Health, reviewing equipment requests, providing expert guidance, and ensuring timely and appropriate provision of resources.
Main Duties:

Review specialist equipment requests for adults and paediatric clients, identifying suitable items from available store stock
Provide support to prescribers, responding to clinical queries and sourcing relevant information
Participate in product awareness sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment options
Log work accurately and update records in Webelms and spreadsheet databases
Provide clear clinical reasoning for equipment provision, challenging and suggesting alternative approaches where appropriate
Contribute to multi-agency collaboration and ensure adherence to statutory responsibilities
Support service development and the promotion of strengths-based, person-centred practice

Requirements:

Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registration
Several years post-qualification experience, with proven clinical reasoning skills
Experience in adult and paediatric equipment provision and assessment
Strong communication and report-writing skills
Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can assist)
Eligibility to work in the UK
Driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable

Benefits:

Ongoing training and CPD (including monthly protected CPD time)
Supervision and career development pathways
Supportive multi-disciplinary environment
Flexible working opportunities
Competitive hourly rates

Why Join Our Agency?
With over 10 years of experience in social care recruitment, Ackerman Pierce offers personalised service and consistent support. Each candidate is assigned a dedicated consultant to assist throughout their placement. We offer a fast registration process, help with DBS checks, and guaranteed weekly payments.

Location:

Based at one of the service stores, Middleton Court in Bilborough, with potential days at Ollerton Stores at Sherwood Energy Village.

To discuss this Occupational Therapist role or similar positions, contact Ella Hajittofis or send your updated CV today