Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

DS Associates Recruitment; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a WCA Functional Assessor. This hybrid role offers a salary of £40,000 per annum, with benefits such as 25 days annual leave and internal progression opportunities. Candidates must have one year’s post-registration experience and be fully registered. The position involves conducting assessments for disability benefits and requires excellent observational and communication skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounts across 1,000 retailers

6% contributory pension scheme

Comprehensive training for career development

Qualifications

• Registered with a UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC) without restrictions.
• Proven experience in assessing client needs.
• Ability to engage and empathize with clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments related to PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports for decision making.
• Engage in ongoing CPD with over 100 hours per annum.

Skills

Excellent observational skills

Communication skills

Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute

Education

One year’s post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist

Job description

Starting Salary: £40,000 per annum + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Aylesbury

Hours: Monday to Friday 9 – 5

Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists and Paramedics

We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Aylesbury who want to use and to build upon their clinical skills and knowledge and benefit from the excellent work life balance and professional development that a career as a WCA Functional Assessor can give you.

We are seeking applications from clinicians with a minimum of 1-year post-qualification experience and registration in the UK. In this role you will grow your medical knowledge of a wide variety of medical, cognitive and mental health conditions.

The role is full time Monday to Friday 9 – 5 and offers a salary of £40,000 per annum. £1,000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1,000 salary uplift after 12 months. Work-life balance: 9am – 5pm contracts with no nights, weekends or shifts required. Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once you’re an Approved Functional Assessor.

The role is a Hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days per week working at one of our consultation centres.

25 days annual leave, plus bank holiday and the option to purchase up to five additional days.

Brilliant internal progression opportunities. Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.

Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.

You will undertake a combination of file-work, face-to-face and telephone/video assessments with customers in relation to PIP OR ESA benefits and provide comprehensive reports to enable decision makers at DWP to make informed decisions regarding benefit claims.

Such assessments focus on how a disability affects a customer’s day to day life and performing work-related activities.

Comprehensive training will provide you with the skills to support customers and transfer your current skills and knowledge to the level required for the role. You will have ongoing CPD, with over 100 hours CPD protected per annum, support with revalidation and the opportunity to develop your career within the organisation.

Requirements

• One year’s post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist
• Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other), without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN
• Excellent observational and communication skills, giving you the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper
• The ability to type at a minimum of 30 words per minute.

For further information please contact Maxine on 01387 371018 or alternatively forward your CV for consideration.