Physiotherapist Functional Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; North East; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Physiotherapist for a hybrid role as a Functional Assessor, offering a balance between remote work and office assessments. Candidates must possess HCPC registration and at least one year of experience. The position emphasizes excellent communication skills and autonomy in conducting detailed assessments on individuals applying for work capabilities. The agency promotes a supportive work environment and a generous annual leave package.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Flexible working patterns

Fully-paid training programme

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience required.
• Must have UK experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to understand the impact of health conditions on daily life.
• Complete detailed assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face.
• Interpret medical evidence and compile comprehensive reports.

Skills

Clinical experience

Excellent communication skills

IT competency

Proactive learning

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England - NE3

Permanent - full time or part time available (Mon-Fri). Mixed remote and assessment centre work, offering a balanced work-life arrangement.

Overview

Are you a qualified Physiotherapist seeking a genuine work-life balance and a chance to thrive in a brand new healthcare environment, whilst both utilising and developing your clinical skills?

Role

As a Functional Assessor you will work autonomously to assess the cases of claimants who are applying for Work Capability (WCA), as part of the DWP Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). The funding helps support individuals financially who are unable to work, or to live as much of an independent life as possible. You may conduct some assessments remotely.

Responsibilities

• Use your clinical experience to work with people with a diverse range of health conditions, to gain a clear understanding of how their challenges and disabilities affect daily life
• Work within an office-style environment and at home to complete detailed, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face
• Interpret medical evidence and gather findings into a comprehensive report to support decision-making by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Requirements

• We can only accept applications from Physiotherapists for this particular vacancy
• HCPC registration is required
• You must have at least 1 year of broad post-registration experience and UK experience is essential
• Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and IT competency is a must-have

Benefits

• A generous annual-leave package, plus all bank holidays off
• Hybrid working with flexible patterns to champion healthy work/life balance
• A collaborative and dynamic working environment
• A robust fully-paid training programme
• Great opportunities for development and progression

Aspect Healthcare is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency. Aspect Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

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