Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

DS Associates Recruitment; Level's Green; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists for hybrid roles in Weston Super Mare. Candidates must have at least one year of post-registration experience and UK regulatory body registration. The position offers excellent training, CPD opportunities, and attractive benefits including a salary uplift after the first year and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

£1000 salary uplift after your first 6 months

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Discounts across around 1,000 retailers

Qualifications

• Registered with a relevant UK regulatory body without restrictions or conditions.
• 1+ years of post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face and telephone/video assessments for PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports for decision makers at DWP.

Skills

Excellent observational and communication skills

Ability to type at a minimum of 30 words per minute

Education

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

Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC)

Job description

Job Summary

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

Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Weston Super Mare

Hours: Monday to Friday 9 – 5

Position: Registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Weston Super Mare. We are recruiting 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.

Benefits

• £1000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1000 salary uplift after 12 months
• Work‑life balance: 9am – 5pm contracts with no nights or weekend shifts required.
• Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once you’re an Approved Functional Assessor
• 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

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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.