Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

DS Associates Recruitment; Wednesfield; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking WCA Functional Assessors in the UK to conduct assessments for PIP or ESA benefits. These roles offer a hybrid working model, outstanding work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development. Candidates must be registered professionals with at least one year of post-qualification experience. Competitive salary and various benefits included.

Benefits

Salary uplift after 6 and 12 months

Up to 10% quality and performance bonus

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• One year post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist.
• Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body.
• Excellent observational and communication skills.
• Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports for decision makers.
• Assess how disability affects day-to-day life.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Typing speed (30 wpm)

Education

Registered nurse, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist

Minimum 1-year post-qualification experience

Job description

Position Overview

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

Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Cambridge

Hours: Monday to Friday 9 – 5

Professionals: Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists and Paramedics

About the Role

We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Cambridge who want to use and 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.

Key Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 per annum + £1,000 salary uplift after first 6 months + £1,000 after 12 months
• Hybrid position – minimum 2 days per week at our consultation centre
• Work‑life balance: 9am – 5pm, no nights or weekend shifts required
• Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once you are an Approved Functional Assessor
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Brilliant internal progression opportunities
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers (food, clothing, entertainment, 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. These assessments focus on how a disability affects a customer’s day‑to‑day life and performing work‑related activities.

Training and Development

Comprehensive training will provide you with the skills to support customers and transfer your current skills and knowledge to the required level 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 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, with the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper
• Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute

Contact

For further information please contact Maxine on 01387 371018 or alternatively forward your CV for consideration.