Occupational Therapist – Manual Handling
Location: Riverside, 4 Canning Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0EQ
Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working - Full time hours
Rate: £35 per hour (umbrella)
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join Suffolk Council on a locum basis, with a strong focus on manual handling.
The ideal candidate will be:
1. Local to Lowestoft or able to commute daily
2. Experienced to Band 6 (or equivalent) level
3. Background in local authority preferred (NHS experience also considered)
4. Confident in delivering safe and effective manual handling practice
Key Responsibilities:
5. Delivering safe, timely, and effective front-line OT services within the directorate
6. Supporting triage and reducing duplication between health and social care to help manage OT waiting lists
7. Advising and supporting external care providers with safe moving and handling tasks
8. Reviewing care packages to ensure cost-effective service delivery and appropriate equipment use
9. Reviewing double-handed care packages and making recommendations
10. Providing mutual aid across other OT teams when required
11. Carrying out comprehensive OT assessments and reviews
To apply or find out more, contact Freya Joseph at