Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

DS Associates; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm in Yeovil is seeking an Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor to evaluate how disabilities affect customers. This role offers a starting salary of £40,000 with bonuses, a hybrid working model, and excellent benefits, including CPD support and internal progression opportunities. Candidates should have registration experience and strong communication skills to excel in assessments.

Benefits

£1,000 salary uplift after six months

Up to 10% quality and performance bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounts across around 1,000 retailers

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Undertake file-work, face-to-face and telephone/video assessments.
• Provide comprehensive reports for benefit claims decision making.
• Maintain ongoing CPD and support with revalidation.

Skills

Excellent observational skills

Communication skills

Typing at least 30 words per minute

Education

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

Fully registered with relevant UK regulatory body

Job description

Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

Starting Salary: £40,000 per annum + bonus scheme and benefits. Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Yeovil. Hours: Monday to Friday 9 - 5. The role is full time and offers a salary of £40,000 per annum with performance bonuses, hybrid working, and competitive benefits.

We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Yeovil 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.

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 be provided to support you and to transfer your current skills to the required level. 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.

Benefits

• £1,000 salary uplift after your first six months and a further £1,000 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 are an Approved Functional Assessor
• Hybrid position with a minimum of two days per week at a consultation centre
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, 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

Requirements

• One year of 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.