Occupational Therapist

TN United Kingdom; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their team as a Disability Assessor. This role offers the chance to utilize your clinical expertise to conduct assessments and create detailed reports, all while working within a supportive multi-disciplinary environment. With a competitive salary and numerous opportunities for professional growth, including coaching and auditing, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers. Enjoy flexible working solutions, generous annual leave, and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your well-being and development.

Benefits

Flexible Working Solutions

HCPC Fee Reimbursement

Ongoing CPD

Generous Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and Savings

Qualifications

• Must have current HCPC registration with no restrictions.
• Strong report writing and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone and face-to-face assessments for various disabilities.
• Submit detailed reports on health conditions affecting daily life.

Skills

Report Writing

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Clinical Assessment

IT Proficiency

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree

HCPC Registration

Job description

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Are you an experienced Occupational therapist looking for a specialised role which will allow you to excel in your career?

As a Disability Assessor, you will use your clinical expertise to become an expert assessor and report writer. Whilst working autonomously, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering high quality functional assessment reports for PIP.

At Medacs Healthcare, we are committed to your development and this role offers fantastic opportunities for progression and professional growth including supporting the assessment team with coaching, auditing, and team management.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary of £35,000 with uplifts of £1000 at 6 and 12 months* + optional overtime.
• Flexible working solutions
• £2500 refer a friend scheme*
• HCPC fee reimbursement*
• Ongoing CPD
• Generous annual leave: 25 days plus an additional 5 based on service.
• Holiday Flexibility: Buy back/sell scheme plus extra birthday leave.
• Excellent opportunities for promotion and professional growth
• Comprehensive Benefits: Company pension scheme, life assurance cover, and more.
• Well-being Support: Access to the Employee Assistance Programme and Calm app.
• Employee Recognition and award schemes
• Discounts and Savings: Access to discounts at hundreds of stores and memberships via our Lifestyle platform.

About the role

As a Disability Assessor, you'll carry out a mixture of telephone and face-to-face assessments with claimants covering a wide range of disabilities and health conditions. Working independently, you will be using your clinical skills to assess, examine, talk, listen, and submit detailed reports of health conditions affecting their daily life.

Our assessors combine the highest levels of integrity with extensive clinical knowledge to offer the best service possible to our customers.

Essential skills include strong report writing, excellent communication, organisation, and time management. Proficiency in typing and the ability to navigate various IT systems are also required.

What we look for

• Occupational Therapists
• Current HCPC registration with no restrictions