Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor – Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Location: Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire (Sir Gaerfyrddin), Wales • Salary: £39,500 per year • Job type: Permanent, full-time or part-time (Mon-Fri) • Hybrid: mix of remote and assessment centre work
Overview
As a Functional Assessor, you will work autonomously to assess claimants applying for Work Capability Assessments (WCA) as part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). You will assess individuals with a broad range of health conditions, with some assessments conducted remotely. A comprehensive, fully paid training programme is provided, and the role contributes towards clinical hours to support your HCPC registration.
Responsibilities
* Use your clinical experience to understand how a person’s health conditions affect daily living and independence.
* Conduct detailed, respectful assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face in office or hybrid settings.
* Interpret medical evidence and compile findings into reports to inform DWP decision-making.
Requirements
* We are specifically seeking Occupational Therapists for this vacancy.
* HCPC registration is required.
* Minimum of 1 year of broad post-registration experience; UK experience is essential.
* Proactive, keen to learn, receptive to feedback.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and strong IT competency.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave plus bank holidays off.
* Hybrid working patterns to support work-life balance.
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
* Fully-funded, robust training programme.
* Clear opportunities for development and progression.
How to apply
If you are interested in discovering more about this Disability Assessor role, please apply now.
About the employer
Aspect Healthcare is acting on behalf of our client as a recruitment agency. Aspect Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identity, or physical ability.
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