Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist to work as a Disability Assessor in Sunderland. This role offers a hybrid work model with a focus on work-life balance, assessing individuals applying for Work Capability assessments. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and at least one year of post-registration experience. This position includes comprehensive training and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Fully-paid training program

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess claimants for Work Capability determinations.
• Complete assessments over phone, video, or face-to-face.
• Write comprehensive reports to support decision-making.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

IT competency

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor

Location: Sunderland

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). The funding helps support individuals financially who are unable to work, or 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 have 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 - plus this role counts towards your clinical hours, so you will maintain and uphold your registration!

Benefits include (but are not limited to):

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

Job 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
• Work within an office environment and remotely to complete detailed, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face
• Interpret medical evidence and gather your findings into a comprehensive report to support decision-making by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

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 is a must-have

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

About Aspect Healthcare

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.

Expiry notice: This description does not indicate that the role is closed; please apply to express interest.