Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

DS Associates Recruitment; Peacehaven; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD) to work as WCA Functional Assessors in Fareham. The role offers a competitive salary of £41,500 per annum, hybrid work options, and benefits including bonuses, annual leave, and training opportunities. Ideal candidates must have at least 1 year of post-qualification experience and be registered with a UK regulatory body. This position ensures work-life balance with no nights or weekends required.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 10% quality and performance bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts across 1,000 retailers

Ongoing CPD with over 100 hours per year

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist.
• Fully registered without restrictions or conditions and with a valid PIN.
• Ability to listen, empathise, and dig deeper.

Responsibilities

• Undertake file-work, face-to-face and telephone/video assessments related to PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports for decision makers at the DWP.
• Transfer skills and knowledge for the role through comprehensive training.

Skills

Excellent observational skills

Communication skills

Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute

Education

Registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC)

Job description

Starting Salary: £41,500 per annum + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Fareham

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 Fareham 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 £41,500 per annum

£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, 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 the 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.