At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert clinical advice and support for community equipment services.
- Company: Join a leading healthcare provider focused on innovative solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on diversity and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through impactful equipment solutions.
- Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy and significant post-qualification experience required.
The predicted salary is between 52000 - 52000 £ per year.
Salary: £42,000-£52,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Location: Woodford Green
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
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Occupational Therapist - Clinical Advisor in Woodford Green employer: SJB Medical
sjb medical is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to thrive in a structured environment while making a meaningful impact in patient care. With comprehensive training, clear career pathways, and a supportive work culture, employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and the flexibility to balance their personal and professional lives in the beautiful setting of Aylesbury.
