WCA Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor to join their team in Edinburgh. This role offers the chance to utilize your clinical expertise to assess how health conditions impact individuals' lives. With a focus on professional development, you will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working and a competitive salary, along with generous leave policies and additional perks. If you're passionate about making a difference and advancing your career in a supportive environment, 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

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Referral bonus of £2,000

In-person clinical conferences annually

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to evaluate how disabilities affect daily life.
• Produce reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Clinical expertise in Occupational Therapy

Ability to produce detailed reports

Education

Valid HCPC registration

1 year of post-registration experience

Tools

Computer software for report writing

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WCA Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid, Edinburgh

Client: Maximus

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 064188486e05

Job Views: 7

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

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General Information

Job Posting Title: WCA Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Date: Friday, June 14, 2024

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Time: Full-time

Salary: £39,500

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 help 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

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

Requirements

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

What We Offer

1. £39,500 salary with the opportunity for a £1,500 additional skills allowance.
2. Flexible working – full-time, part-time, and hybrid.
3. No bank holidays, evenings, or weekends.
4. Leading maternity and paternity paid leave.
5. Bank holidays plus 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy or sell 5 days.
6. Ongoing CPD, clinical development, and reimbursed validation fees.
7. £2,000 for referring a friend.
8. Life insurance and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan.
9. In-person clinical conferences held annually.

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