Occupational Therapist Equipment Service

Occupational Therapist - ICELS TeamContract: Full-time Initial 3-6 months with potential for extension A local authority in Nottinghamshire is looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their ICELS (Independent Community Equipment Loan Service) team. The service supports adults and paediatric individuals by providing specialist equipment to enable independence, wellbeing, and improved quality of life. Occupational Therapists in the ICELS team work closely with colleagues in Social Care and Health, reviewing equipment requests, providing expert guidance, and ensuring timely and appropriate provision of resources.Main Duties:Review specialist equipment requests for adults and paediatric clients, identifying suitable items from available store stockProvide support to prescribers, responding to clinical queries and sourcing relevant informationParticipate in product awareness sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment optionsLog work accurately and update records in Webelms and spreadsheet databasesProvide clear clinical reasoning for equipment provision, challenging and suggesting alternative approaches where appropriateContribute to multi-agency collaboration and ensure adherence to statutory responsibilitiesSupport service development and the promotion of strengths-based, person-centred practiceRequirements:Diploma/BSc in Occupational TherapyHCPC RegistrationSeveral years post-qualification experience, with proven clinical reasoning ..... full job details .....