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SJB Medical; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (including bank/H

Company pension scheme

RCOT Membership

Structured training and development

Annual appraisal and career planning

Job summary

SJB Medical seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Community Equipment Service (CES) team as Clinical Advisor. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, delivering specialist clinical advice, governance, and equipment catalogue responsibilities to improve service efficiency and outcomes.

You will collaborate with commissioners, referrers and operational teams to ensure timely access to equipment, while supporting training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy (required).
• HCPC registration (required).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical advice to CES prescribers on clinical reasoning and risk management.
• Support and develop clinical governance, prescription criteria, policies and procedures.
• Contribute to development and review of the TCES equipment catalogue.
• Deliver training and equipment demonstration sessions for prescribers.
• Undertake audits, service improvement projects and data analysis to reduce risk and generate savings.
• Collaborate with CES managers, commissioners, health and social care professionals and suppliers.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Clinical governance knowledge

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Clinical Advisor

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

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

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.