Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor in Northampton. This permanent role offers a hybrid work environment, an annual salary of £41,500, and benefits including generous leave and fully-paid training. Candidates must be HCPC registered and have a minimum of one year of post-registration experience in the UK.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Flexible working patterns

Collaborative working environment

Fully-paid training programme

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• Mandatory HCPC registration.
• At least 1 year of post-registration experience in the UK.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals' health conditions and disabilities.
• Conduct detailed assessments via various methods.
• Compile comprehensive reports for the DWP.

Skills

Clinical experience

Excellent communication skills

IT competency

Proactive attitude

Education

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire, England

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

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

Responsibilities

• Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, to gain a clear understanding of how their challenges and the ways their disability affects them impacts their daily life.
• Conduct detailed, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video, or face-to-face in an office setting or at home.
• Interpret medical evidence and gather findings into a comprehensive report to support the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Requirements

• We can only accept applications from Occupational Therapists for this vacancy
• HCPC registration is required
• At least 1 year of broad post-registration 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

Salary

£41,500 per year (full-time); permanent role

Benefits

• Generous annual leave package, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working with flexible patterns to support work-life balance
• Collaborative and dynamic working environment
• Fully-paid training programme
• Great opportunities for development and progression

About the employer

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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