Occupational Therapist
Salary: £42,000-£52,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Location: Ipswich
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:
o Appropriate equipment provision
o Clinical reasoning, risk management and safeguarding
o 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
Your Benefits
* HCPC Registration fees paid
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Company pension scheme
* RCOT Membership
* Structured training and development opportunities
* Annual appraisal and career development planning
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