Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor in Lancaster. This role offers a blend of remote and assessment center work, exceptional work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must possess HCPC registration and at least one year of UK experience. Benefits include a generous leave package and fully paid training.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Hybrid working with flexible patterns

Collaborative working environment

Fully paid training programme

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• At least 1 year of broad post-qualification UK experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessments by telephone, video, or face-to-face.
• Interpret medical evidence and compile findings into a comprehensive report.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Strong IT competency

Proactive and receptive to feedback

Job description

Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

Location: Lancaster
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 utilising and developing your clinical skills?

Overview

• As a Functional Assessor you will work autonomously to assess claimants applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), as part of the DWPs Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS).
• You will complete assessments with individuals with a broad range of health conditions, with some assessments potentially conducted remotely.
• An in-depth, fully paid training programme is provided and the role counts towards clinical hours, helping you maintain your registration.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave package, plus bank holidays off
• Hybrid working with flexible patterns to support work/life balance
• Collaborative and dynamic working environment
• Fully paid training programme
• Great opportunities for development and progression

Job responsibilities

• Use your clinical experience to understand how a diverse range of health conditions affect daily living and functioning
• Work in office and remote settings to conduct detailed, respectful assessments by telephone, video, or face-to-face
• Interpret medical evidence and compile findings into a comprehensive report to support DWP decision-making

Requirements

• Applications welcome from Occupational Therapists only for this vacancy
• HCPC registration is required
• At least 1 year of broad post-qualification UK experience is essential
• Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and strong IT competency

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

About this posting

• 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 identity, or physical ability

Employment details

• Salary: £37,800 per year
• Location: Lancaster, Lancashire, England
• Contract: Permanent, full-time

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