Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor for a full-time or part-time role. This position offers a blend of remote and assessment center work, promoting an exceptional work-life balance. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments for various health conditions and preparing comprehensive reports. Applicants must possess HCPC registration and have post-registration experience in the UK.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Hybrid working with flexible patterns

Fully-paid training programme

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Occupational Therapist.
• UK experience is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments with individuals who have diverse health conditions.
• Complete assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face.
• Prepare detailed reports to assist DWP decisions.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proactive and keen to learn

IT competency

Education

HCPC registration

1 year post-registration experience

Job description

Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

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 Functional 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 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:

• A generous annual leave package, plus all bank holidays off
• Hybrid working with flexible patterns to support 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 disabilities impact their daily life
• Work in an office environment and at home to complete detailed, meaningful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face
• 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)

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 essential

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

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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Location: Manchester / Greater Manchester area

Salary: £39,500 per year (full-time equivalent; variations may apply)