Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Lincoln seeks an Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor to conduct assessments for the Department for Work and Pensions. This permanent position offers full-time or part-time hours with a mix of remote and in-person work, alongside a fully paid training program. Candidates must have HCPC registration and a minimum of one year post-registration experience. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Fully paid training program

Collaborative environment

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Must be an Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• At least 1 year of post-registration experience required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments using clinical experience to evaluate health conditions.
• Perform assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face.
• Compile comprehensive reports to support DWP decision-making.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Excellent communication

IT competency

Proactive learning

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor

Location: Lincoln

Permanent - full time or part time available (Mon-Fri). Mixture of remote and assessment centre working to support a healthy work-life balance.

Overview: This role offers a genuine work-life balance and a chance to thrive in a brand new healthcare environment, while utilising and developing clinical skills as part of a Disability Assessor team.

As a Disability Assessor you will work autonomously to assess claims for Work Capability Assessments (WCA) as part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). Assessments may involve individuals with a broad range of health conditions, and some assessments may be conducted remotely. An in-depth, fully paid training programme is provided, and the role counts towards clinical hours to support your registration.

Salary: £39,500 per year (full time equivalent). Benefits include a generous annual leave package plus bank holidays, hybrid working, a collaborative environment, a fully paid training programme, and opportunities for development and progression.

Responsibilities

• Use clinical experience to understand how a diverse range of health conditions impact daily living and independence.
• Conduct detailed, meaningful, and respectful assessments over the telephone, via video, or face-to-face, in office and home settings.
• 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.
• 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 is essential.

Additional information

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Aspect Healthcare is acting on behalf of our client as a recruitment agency. Aspect Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability. You are consenting to receive job alert emails and can unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy for details.