Occupational Therapist – ASC Moving & Handling Team
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Specialism: ASC Moving & Handling – AHP (Occupational Therapy)
Location: Nottingham, UK
Salary: £35 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing
Hours: Full Time
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for your next opportunity within Adult Social Care? We are seeking a skilled practitioner to join the ASC Moving & Handling Team in Nottingham. This is an excellent role for someone confident in complex manual handling, equipment prescription, and supporting adults to maximise independence through safe, effective intervention.
Key Responsibilities:
– Complete comprehensive functional assessments for adults with a range of needs.
– Assess, prescribe, and review moving & handling equipment, ensuring safe and effective use.
– Support and implement single-handed care approaches where appropriate.
– Review and reduce packages of care through clinical reasoning and strength-based practice.
– Undertake home visits and environmental assessments to promote independence and safety.
– Use professional judgement to develop intervention plans tailored to individual needs.
– Work in partnership with care providers, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements: – Degree/MSc in Occupational Therapy.
– HCPC registration (or pending renewal).
– Strong experience within Adult Social Care.
– Proven competence in prescribing moving & handling equipment and single-handed care solutions.
– Experience reviewing packages of care and implementing reduction where appropriate.
– Liquidlogic experience preferred (but not essential).
– Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:
1. A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
2. A simple online registration process
3. Attractive referral schemes and incentives
4. Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
5. Prompt and reliable payroll
6. …and much more!
To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email .