PIP Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor - Hybrid

Maximus; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor to join their team. This rewarding role involves using your clinical expertise to assess how disabilities affect individuals' lives. With flexible working options and a comprehensive training program, you will be well-supported as you navigate complex cases in both physical and mental health. The position offers opportunities for professional development, including ongoing mentorship and clinical conferences. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Leading maternity and paternity leave

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

£2,000 referral bonus

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual clinical conferences

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of experience required.
• Must have valid HCPC registration and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Report writing

Assessment skills

Compassion

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist

HCPC registration

Tools

Computer software

Job description

PIP Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Date

City

Hull

Country

United Kingdom

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

PIP - Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

Hull

Monday to Friday - 09:00 – 17:00

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

• Flexible working – full time, part time and hybrid
• 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.