PIP Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor - Hybrid

Maximus UK; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor. In this rewarding role, you will utilize your clinical expertise to assess how disabilities impact daily living. With a structured training program and ongoing mentorship, you will conduct assessments through various methods and produce detailed reports to aid in benefit eligibility determinations. This position offers the flexibility of full-time, part-time, or hybrid working arrangements, along with competitive pay and generous leave policies. Join a team committed to making a positive impact on people's lives and furthering your professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Leading maternity and paternity leave

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Referral bonus of £2,000

Annual clinical conferences

Qualifications

• Valid HCPC registration number required.
• At least 1 year of post-registration experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to evaluate the impact of disabilities on daily life.
• Produce PIP reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Comfortable using computer software

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist

Tools

Computer software for report writing

Job description

Job Description

Do good. Be great as an OT.

Are you a Registered Occupational Therapist seeking a new challenge, flexible working and professional development opportunities?

About the role

As an Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor at Maximus, you'll use your clinical expertise to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You’ll work on complex cases involving physical and mental health conditions and chronic pain disorders, while your compassion and experience helps customers move forward with their lives.

The role can be both challenging and rewarding, which is why we provide a tailored training programme to help you thrive. You'll begin with 6 weeks of training before assessing customers and have ongoing support and mentorship in your role with us.

Duties and responsibilities

• Conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life
• Produce Personal Independent Payment (PIP) reports to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine a person’s eligibility for benefits
• Develop your clinical knowledge and assessment skills with the support of regular feedback and supervision

Requirements

• Valid HCPC registration number
• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience gained within or outside of the NHS
• You MUST have the right to work in the UK – we cannot offer sponsorships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable using computer software to type and produce detailed reports

What we offer

• £37,800 salary with the opportunity for a £1,500 additional skills allowance
• Flexible working – full time, part time and hybrid
• No bank holidays, evenings or weekends
• Leading maternity and paternity paid leave
• Bank holidays plus 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy or sell 5 days
• Ongoing CPD, clinical development and reimbursed validation fees
• £2,000 for referring a friend
• Life insurance and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
• In-person clinical conferences held annually

Join us and become part of a team that's making a real difference to people’s lives.