Occupational Therapist - Clinical Advisor

Posting date:	06 May 2026
Salary:	£42,000 to £52,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	05 June 2026
Location:	Liverpool, Merseyside, CH62 3AJ
Company:	SJB Medical
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	VR/00294_1778077831

Summary

Occupational Therapist

Salary: £42,000-£52,000 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Location: Bromborough - Wirral

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:

• Appropriate equipment provision
• Clinical reasoning, risk management and safeguarding
• 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

Why sjb medical?

sjb medical's vision is simple yet unique: to bring search and selection, and medical expertise together to provide a unique resourcing service to the healthcare sector. We take pride and great care in providing our healthcare candidates with the best possible support throughout their recruitment journey. We understand that a diverse workforce is essential to our clients' success and promotion of equality, diversity and fairness in our recruitment process is paramount.

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