Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to work as a Disability Assessor in Newcastle. This role involves assessing individuals with various health conditions and contributing to DWP decision-making. The position offers a hybrid working model, a full training program, and a generous annual leave package. Applicants must hold HCPC registration and have UK experience.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Flexible working patterns

Fully paid training program

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapists with at least 1 year of broad post-registration experience.
• Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments with individuals who have a broad range of health conditions.
• Compile findings into a comprehensive report to support DWP decision-making.
• Work both from an office and home environment.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

IT competency

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor

Location: Newcastle

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?

As a Disability Assessor you will work autonomously to assess the cases of claimants who are applying for Work Capability (WCA), as part of the DWP Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). You will be completing assessments with individuals who have a broad range of health conditions, including the opportunity to conduct some assessments remotely.

An in-depth training programme is provided which is fully paid for, so you will feel fully equipped for your new role. This role counts towards your clinical hours to maintain your registration.

Benefits include a generous annual leave package (plus bank holidays off), hybrid working with flexible patterns, a collaborative working environment, a fully paid training programme, and opportunities for development and progression.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Applications welcome from Occupational Therapists only.
• 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 strong IT competency.

Additional details

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

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.

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