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Occupational therapist functional assessor

Bournemouth
Permanent
DS Associates Recruitment
Occupational therapist
€38,750 a year
Posted: 26 January
Offer description

Position

Starting Salary: £37,500 (PIP) to £40,000 (WCA) per annum + bonus scheme and benefits.

Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Bournemouth.

Hours: Monday to Friday 9 – 5.


Roles

* Registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD)
* Physiotherapists
* Occupational Therapists (OTs)


About the Role

We are recruiting experienced clinicians in Bournemouth to work as WCA Functional Assessors. You will build on your clinical skills and knowledge, growing your medical knowledge across a wide variety of medical, cognitive and mental health conditions.


Compensation and Benefits

* £1000 salary uplift after the first 6 months, and another £1000 after 12 months.
* Work‑life balance: 9am – 5pm contracts with no nights, weekends or shifts.
* Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once you’re an Approved Functional Assessor.
* Hybrid position – minimum of 2 days per week at a consultation centre.
* 25 days annual leave, plus bank holiday 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 (food, clothing, entertainment, travel, etc.).


Key Responsibilities

* Perform file‑work, face‑to‑face and telephone/video assessments with customers concerning PIP/ESA benefits.
* Provide comprehensive reports that enable decision makers at DWP to make informed decisions regarding benefit claims.
* Assess how a disability affects a customer’s day‑to‑day life and ability to perform work‑related activities.
* Apply newly acquired functional assessment skills to support diverse customers.


Training & Development

Receive comprehensive training and 100+ hours CPD protected per annum, with ongoing support for revalidation and career progression.


Requirements

* Minimum one year post‑registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist.
* Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other), without restriction, and with a valid PIN.
* Excellent observational and communication skills, with the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper.
* Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute.


How to Apply

For further information, please contact Maxine on 01387 371018 or forward your CV for consideration.

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