Specialist Occupational Therapist Moving And Handling

Care Plus Group; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lease cars

Pension scheme

Induction programme

CPD/development opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

Care Plus Group in Grimsby is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to lead the Moving, Handling and Ergonomics service. You will conduct complex assessments, advise on equipment and adaptations, and work with patients, families and professionals to promote independence and safe practice.

The role is based at Westgate Park, Grimsby, 37.5 hours per week, permanent. HCPC registration is required, with opportunities to contribute to service development and CPD.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• Significant post-graduate experience in moving and handling.
• Experience supervising or teaching care/support workers.
• Experience of multi-agency working.
• Ability to analyse complex information and problem solve.
• Knowledge of MCA and best-interest procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex moving and handling assessments.
• Develop innovative solutions to support independence and dignity.
• Provide expert advice to patients, families and professionals across North East Lincolnshire.
• Assess risk and recommend equipment and adaptations.
• Support service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Moving and Handling

Clinical governance

Multi-agency working

Interpersonal skills

MS 365 literacy

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

Job summary
The Moving, Handling & Ergonomics service provides specialist assessment, advice, training and support for complex moving and handling needs across health and social care settings. Through evidence-based practice, the service promotes choice, independence, dignity, safety and proportionate care in line with the Care Act 2014, clinical best practice and Health and Safety legislation, with a specific focus on supporting Reduced Care Handling approaches.

The Moving, Handling and Ergonomics Service are proud of our reputation for delivering excellent practice based on the latest evidence, innovation and collaboration. As a team, we actively engage with regional and national Moving and Handling networks, including National Back Exchange, helping to shape and influence best practice beyond our local area. Members of our team have contributed to the development of national guidance, presented work nationally and received recognition for their achievements, including a National Back Exchange 2026 Rising Star Award winner within our team.

Please note that Care Plus Group is not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

• Specialist Occupational Therapist Moving and Handling
• Moving, Handling and Ergonomics
• Based at Westgate Park, Grimsby
• 37.5 hours per week, permanent
• Core Service Hours are 8am-5pm Monday-Friday; however, evenings and weekend by exception to support individual need.

We are looking for a motivated and person-centred Occupational Therapist to join our specialist Moving, Handling and Ergonomics Service.

You will undertake complex moving and handling assessments, develop innovative solutions to support independence and dignity, and provide expert advice to patients, families, carers and professionals across North East Lincolnshire.

Working across a variety of community, residential and healthcare settings, you will use advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to assess risk, recommend specialist equipment and adaptations, and support reduced care and single-handed care approaches wherever appropriate.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to service development, education, quality improvement and the promotion of best practice in moving and handling across health and social care.

You must be registered with the HCPC.

For further information and an informal discussion please contact Vicky Henderson at [e-mail] or on telephone number 07514642022.

About us

Care Plus Group (CPG) is an employee-owned Community Benefit Society dedicated to improving health, wellbeing and independence for the communities we serve. Providing a diverse range of services including community nursing, urgent care, primary care, rehabilitation, adult social care, learning disability, specialist support services, and event medical services, CPG supports people at every stage of their health and care journey. As a socially responsible organisation, we combine a commercially minded approach with a compassionate heart, ensuring we remain financially sustainable whilst always prioritising the needs of the people and communities who rely on us.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Significant post-graduate experience in Moving and Handling practices
• Recent management of a clinical caseload (within the last two years)
• Experience of supervising or working alongside care/ support workers (within last two years)
• Experience of clinical education of students, assistants or other staff
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning skills relating to working with complexity
• Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools and of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the Specialist area
• Knowledge of research and policies relating to specialist area

Desirable Experience

Desirable Experience

• Experience of several specialist areas of work
• Involvement in research

Essential Skills and Knowledge

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Small group teaching skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Ability to manage own caseload
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively under own initiative and in a team
• Moving and Handling Risk assessment and management skills
• Knowledge of the MCA and best interest procedures
• Knowledge and working understanding of relevant legislation
• Negotiating and networking with a range of professionals
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Ability to analyse complex information and problem solve
• Ability to present complex and sensitive information in both verbal and written format, appropriate to audience
• Accurate, concise record keeping
• Participate in service development
• Effective IT skills including use of M365 applications, including but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word
• Able to move and handle safely
• Able to motivate self and others, including service users and their care givers

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Responsibility for clinical governance/audit activities
• Aware of wider NHS issues
• Moving and Handling Risk assessment in proportionate/ reduced/single handed care

Essential Other

Essential Other

• Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values
• Willingness to be adaptable and work flexibly
• Ability to transport self and equipment around the area and to deadlines

Essential Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with the HCPC

Desirable Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant post graduate accredited courses
• Clinical Supervisor accreditation
• Membership of RCOT
• Training qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Care Plus Group
Address: Westgate Park, Charlton Street, GRIMSBY, DN31 1SQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.careplusgroup.org/

Contact: Vicky Henderson, 07514642022

Date posted: 15 October 2026
Salary: £38,020 to £46,193 a year, appointed on a fixed salary point within the range
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: B9814-26-200