Occupational Therapist - Specialist Mobility & Community Equipment

Trusted Recruiter; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible location

Company car for full-time employees

Job summary

Trusted Recruiter is partnering with a specialist supplier of mobility, rehabilitation and community equipment to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist for its in-house clinical team across the South East and Midlands.

The role combines clinical assessments, equipment recommendations and practical solutions to enhance independence and quality of life, with flexible full-time or part-time arrangements and travel to client sites as required.

Qualifications

• Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and current HCPC registration.
• Experience at NHS Band 6 or 7 level, or equivalent.
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make person-centred recommendations.
• Willingness to travel to the South East and/or Midlands when required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Occupational Therapy assessments covering mobility, rehabilitation, accessibility and independent living needs.
• Recommend suitable specialist equipment, adaptations and practical solutions based on clinical requirements.
• Advise clients, families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.
• Work with internal equipment and service teams to coordinate appropriate solutions.
• Support assessments involving community equipment, neurological conditions, housing adaptations and independent living.
• Produce clinical recommendations, reports and supporting documentation.
• Travel for client visits across the South East and/or Midlands when required.
• Contribute to the development of the in-house OT service.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Travel willing

Independence

Education

Occupational Therapy qualification

Job description

Trusted Recruiter is working with an established specialist supplier of mobility, rehabilitation and community equipment to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its in-house clinical team.

This position combines clinical assessment, equipment recommendations and practical solutions to improve independence and quality of life. The employer provides both Occupational Therapy services and equipment directly, helping clients avoid the need to coordinate multiple external providers. Full-time and part-time applicants are welcome; East Anglia is preferred, but other locations will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Occupational Therapy assessments covering mobility, rehabilitation, accessibility and independent living needs.
• Recommend suitable specialist equipment, adaptations and practical solutions based on clinical requirements.
• Advise clients, families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.
• Work with internal equipment and service teams to coordinate appropriate solutions.
• Support assessments involving community equipment, neurological conditions, housing adaptations and independent living.
• Produce clinical recommendations, reports and supporting documentation.
• Travel for client visits across the South East and/or Midlands when required.
• Contribute to the development of the in-house OT service.

Relevant Backgrounds

• Community equipment services, including assessment and prescription.
• Mobility and rehabilitation equipment, specialist seating, wheelchairs, moving and handling or assistive technology.
• Neurological rehabilitation and complex disabilities.
• Housing adaptations, Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and accessible living.
• NHS, local authority, community or private Occupational Therapy.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and current HCPC registration.
• Experience at approximately NHS Band 6 or 7 level, or equivalent.
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make person-centred recommendations.
• Willingness to travel to the South East and/or Midlands when required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Previous employment with an equipment supplier is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and flexible full-time or part-time arrangements.
• Flexible location, with East Anglia preferred.
• Company car for full-time employees.
• An opportunity to retain a clinical focus in a specialist equipment-supplier environment.
• Varied caseload and scope to help develop an expanding in-house service.