Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Crewe seeks an Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor for a flexible role. You'll conduct assessments for individuals with various health conditions, utilizing clinical skills in a supportive environment. This position offers a mix of remote and on-site work, along with a comprehensive training program and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Bank holidays off

Collaborative environment

Fully-paid training program

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Occupational Therapist.
• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience required.
• UK experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Use clinical experience to understand disability impact on daily life.
• Conduct assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face.
• Interpret medical evidence and compile findings for reports.

Skills

Proactive

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Ability to work autonomously

IT competency

Education

HCPC registration

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor

Location: Crewe

Permanent - full time or part time available (Mon-Fri)

Mixture of remote and assessment centre working, offering an exceptional work-life balance

Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist seeking a genuine work-life balance and a chance to thrive in a brand new healthcare environment, whilst both utilising and developing your clinical skills?

An in-depth training programme is provided which is fully paid for, so you will feel fully equipped for your new role - plus this role counts towards your clinical hours, so you will maintain and uphold your registration!

A great benefits package includes a generous annual leave entitlement and bank holidays off, hybrid working with flexible patterns, a collaborative environment, a fully-paid training programme, and opportunities for development and progression.

Aspect Healthcare is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency. Aspect Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

Joining this role means working autonomously to assess claimants applying for Work Capability (WCA) as part of the DWP Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). You will complete assessments with individuals who have a broad range of health conditions, with some assessments conducted remotely.

Responsibilities and benefits described below reflect the primary expectations for this role.

Salary and locations vary by posting. See below for example postings related to Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor roles.

Responsibilities

• Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions to understand how their disability affects daily life.
• Work within an office and home environment to complete detailed, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face.
• Interpret medical evidence and compile findings into a comprehensive report to support DWP decision-making.

Requirements

• We can only accept applications from Occupational Therapists for this vacancy
• HCPC registration is required
• You must have at least 1 year of broad post-registration experience; UK experience is essential
• Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and IT competency

Application and Company

If you are interested in discovering more about this Disability Assessor role, please apply now.

Be part of something great with a global organisation that provides health services. This description reflects general expectations for the role and does not guarantee employment.

EEO and Notices

Aspect Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

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