Occupational Therapist - Clinical Advisor

sjb medical; Ilford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

RCOT Membership

Structured training and development opportunities

Job summary

sjb medical is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Community Equipment Service team in Woodford Green. This role involves providing specialist clinical advice, authorising equipment orders, and improving service efficiency while ensuring timely access to equipment.

The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Occupational Therapy, be HCPC registered, and have significant senior-level experience. Benefits include 33 days annual leave, a company pension scheme, and structured training.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience at a senior level.
• Strong experience within Community Equipment Services.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, legislation, and equipment provision.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical advice to CES prescribers.
• Review and authorise specialist equipment orders.
• Deliver training and equipment demonstration sessions.
• Undertake audits and service improvement projects.
• Work collaboratively with health and social care professionals.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Service development experience

Risk management and safeguarding

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

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:
• 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