Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist for a Disability Assessor role in Stockport. This position offers a hybrid working environment, exceptional work-life balance, and a chance to enhance clinical skills. Candidates should have HCPC registration and at least one year of UK experience assessing individuals for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit. The role includes conducting assessments and compiling reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Flexible working patterns

Collaborative working environment

Fully-paid training programme

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Occupational Therapist.
• Proactive and receptive to feedback essential.
• UK experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assess cases of claimants applying for PIP benefit.
• Conduct assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face.
• Compile findings into a comprehensive report.

Skills

Clinical experience

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

IT competency

Ability to work autonomously

Education

HCPC registration

1 year post-registration experience

Job description

Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor – Stockport, Greater Manchester, England

Location: Stockport, SK2

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 the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit, as part of the DWP Health Assessment and Advisory Service (HAAS). The funding helps support individuals to live as much of an independent life as possible. You will be completing assessments with individuals who have a broad range of health conditions, and you may 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, helping you maintain and uphold your registration.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package, plus all bank holidays off
• Hybrid working with flexible patterns to champion a healthy work/life balance
• A collaborative and dynamic working environment
• A robust fully-paid training programme
• Great opportunities for development and progression

Job responsibilities – Disability Assessor

• Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, understanding how their challenges and the impact of their disability affect daily life
• Work within an office-based 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 the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Requirements – Disability Assessor

• 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 is essential

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

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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.

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