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Lead Health Advisor (Occupational Therapist)
Salary: £38,000–£41,000 FTE, dependent on experience (£10,270 – £13,300 actual salary)
Part time Hours: 10-12 hours per week (up to 0.32 FTE, flexible working pattern to be agreed)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Home-based (remote, virtual)
Reporting to: Operations Manager
DBS Check: Enhanced DBS required
Making Things Possible Through Innovation
REMAP is a national charity which helps disabled people across the UK achieve greater independence and a better quality of life. We are the UK’s only charity providing innovative, custom made and personalised equipment for disabled people. Our community of volunteers design and create equipment when no commercial alternative exists – at no charge to the individuals we help. We transform lives through innovation, creativity and practical problem-solving.
We're recruiting an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist to join us as our Lead Health Advisor.
This is a great opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a unique setting, supporting complex cases, influencing national best practice, and working alongside dedicated volunteers who are committed to making a real difference.
About the Role
As Lead Health Advisor, you will be the charity's clinical specialist, providing occupational therapy expertise across our referral, volunteer and operational activities.
You will work closely with the Referrals Officer, Operations Manager, volunteer health professionals and volunteer engineers to ensure that disabled people receive safe, person-centred and effective support.
The role combines clinical guidance, volunteer engagement and quality improvement, making it ideal for an Occupational Therapist who enjoys collaborative working, creative problem-solving and helping others develop their knowledge and confidence.
Your key responsibilities will include:
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Complex Case Support (40% of the role’s time). The postholder will help our Referrals Officer to assess the suitability of complex referrals and cases.
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Clinical Advice and Legislative Guidance (30% of the role’s time). The postholder will review our current guidance to ensure we are following best practice.
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Volunteer Support and Continuous Improvement (30% of the role’s time). The postholder will offer adhoc advice to our volunteers to ensure they are supported and following best practice.
About You
We're looking for a qualified and HCPC/ RCOT registered Occupational Therapist, with over 3 years’ post-qualifying experience, who is excited by the opportunity to use their professional expertise in a creative and impactful charitable environment.
What We Offer
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A unique opportunity to apply your clinical skills in a highly rewarding and innovative environment.
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Flexible, remote working.
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The chance to influence national best practice within a specialist charity.
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Meaningful work that directly improves the lives of disabled people.
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A collaborative and supportive team culture.
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Ongoing opportunities for professional contribution and development.
Join Us
If you are a qualified Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping people achieve greater independence, enjoys creative problem-solving, and wants to use your expertise to make a tangible difference, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the role. Applications received without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing Date: 30th July 2026
Interview Date: 7th – 8th August 2026
REMAP is a Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
REMAP exists to improve the quality of life for people who experience short or long-term disability through infirmity, illness or ageing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Purpose
To provide a physiotherapy service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, on a part-time basis
Key Working Relationships
Physiotherapists are self-employed contractors and report to the Clinical Lead.
Other key working relationships:
- Other physiotherapists within the team
- Other members of the services team
- Action for M.E. colleagues
Job Description
Key duties
- Respond to physiotherapy referrals
- Carry out assessments, provide advice and recommend interventions to manage the symptoms in patients with M.E./C.F.S. and related conditions, working with a whole person approach, and involving family/carers where appropriate
- Provide written reports for the person with M.E. and others involved in their care with consent of the patient
- Participate in clinical team meetings at least once a quarter (approximately 1 hour)
- Participate in quarterly physiotherapy team meetings (approximately 1 hour)
Key Tasks
- Arrange and undertake consultations in the most appropriate manner for the patient - remotely by either telephone, Zoom or email.
- Record consultation details (date, length of consultation, charge) on Action for M.E.’s internal tracker for invoicing purposes
- Consider choices and in collaboration with the person with M.E., agree attainable and realistic goals, however small, during assessment
- Offer a selection of gentle progressive interventions to facilitate an improvement in their quality of life
- Offer follow-up consultations with patients by phone, Zoom or email
- Raise any safeguarding concerns to appropriate colleagues.
Working Practices
- Seek to reduce fear associated with the illness and to create an environment for healing
- Offer clear and consistent information and advice to people with M.E. and their family/carers
- Work within Action for M.E. policies ensuring privacy and dignity.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Key requirements
- Must be registered HCPC
- Must be registered with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or other professional body which can provide PLI
- Up to date professional indemnity insurance
- Safeguarding training to Level 3
- Eligible to work in the UK
Experience and Knowledge
May be varied but would typically include:
- Several years of post-graduate work experience in different aspects of the profession
- Familiarity with the NICE Guideline for the management of M.E. (2021)
- Experience in the management of long-term conditions
- Experience in the management of chronic pain and its impact on the quality of life
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
Skills and Behaviours
- Excellent communication skills, in both active listening and careful word usage
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and the ability to quickly learn relevant bespoke software systems
Attitudes
- Understanding that ME/CFS is a complex biomedical condition
- A desire to help people holistically to manage their ME/CFS
- A willingness to think outside established protocols
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.