Senior OT & Clinical Advisor (Community Equipment)

SJB Medical; Rochester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (incl. bankhols)

Company pension scheme

RCOT Membership

Structured training and development

Annual appraisal and career planning

Job summary

sjb medical is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Community Equipment Service (CES) team. You will work with senior management, commissioners and operational staff to ensure timely access to the right equipment while driving efficiency and best practice across the service.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead clinically, contribute to governance, catalogue development and ongoing professional development within a dynamic, client‑focussed environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Significant post-qualification experience at a senior level.
• Experience in Community Equipment Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical advice to CES prescribers on clinical reasoning, risk management and safeguarding.
• Review and authorise specialist equipment orders and promote use of recycled specialist equipment to maximise value.
• 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 Close Technical Equivalents (CTEs).
• Deliver training, familiarisation and equipment demonstration sessions for prescribers.
• Undertake audits and service improvement projects to reduce risk, improve efficiency and generate savings.
• Collaborate with CES managers, commissioners, health and social care professionals and suppliers to improve future equipment provision.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

sjb medical is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Community Equipment Service (CES) team. You will work with senior management, commissioners and operational staff to ensure timely access to the right equipment while driving efficiency and best practice across the service.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead clinically, contribute to governance, catalogue development and ongoing professional development within a dynamic, client‑focussed environment.