Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

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

Job summary

A healthcare consulting firm in the UK is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to conduct assessments for individuals with diverse health conditions. The role offers hybrid working, a comprehensive training program, and supports work-life balance. Candidates must have at least one year of post-registration experience and excellent communication skills. This position allows for flexible working arrangements, both remote and in-person.

Benefits

Hybrid working with flexible patterns

Fully paid training programme

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience is essential.
• Proven ability to conduct assessments autonomously.
• Flexible availability for remote and in-person assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments with individuals who have various health conditions.
• Interpret medical evidence and compile reports for DWP decision-making.
• Utilise IT tools to document assessments.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong IT competency

Ability to work autonomously

Proactive and receptive to feedback

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

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.

Working within an office style environment and at home, to complete approximately detailed, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face.

You will interpret medical evidence and gather your findings into a comprehensive report to support the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

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?

The role involves autonomously assessing cases of claimants applying for Work Capability Assessment (WCA) as part of the DWP Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). The funding supports individuals financially who are unable to work or to live as independently as possible. Some assessments may be conducted remotely.

An in-depth training programme is provided which is fully paid for, and the role counts towards your clinical hours to maintain your registration.

An excellent benefits package is included.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments with individuals who have a broad range of health conditions, remotely or in person, and in an office or assessment centre setting.
• Interpret medical evidence and compile findings into a comprehensive report to inform DWP decision-making.
• Work autonomously with a mix of remote and in-person assessments.
• Engage with claimants to gather relevant information and assess functional capabilities.
• Utilise IT tools and systems to document assessments and manage casework.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience; UK experience is essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and strong IT competency.
• Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback.
• Flexible to a mix of remote and assessment centre work to support work-life balance.

Benefits and Development

• 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.