Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

DS Associates Recruitment; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Yeovil is seeking registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists for a hybrid position as WCA Functional Assessors. This role offers a starting salary of £40,000 per annum with significant opportunities for professional development and a supportive work-life balance. Candidates must be fully registered with a relevant UK body and have at least one year of post-qualification experience.

Benefits

£1000 salary uplift after 6 months

£1000 salary uplift after 12 months

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Discounts at around 1,000 retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum one year post-qualification experience as nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist.
• Registration with NMC, HCPC or other relevant body without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face and telephone/video assessments for PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports to enable informed benefit claim decisions.
• Participate in ongoing CPD with over 100 hours protected per annum.

Skills

Excellent observational skills

Excellent communication skills

Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute

Education

Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body

One year's post-registration experience

Job description

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

Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Yeovil

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 Yeovil 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 £40,000 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 of 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 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 will 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.