Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor
Location: Crewe
Permanent - full time or part time available (Mon-Fri). Hybrid working with a mixture of remote and assessment centre/office days to support a healthy work-life balance. An in-depth, fully paid training programme is provided and this role counts towards your clinical hours.
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). The role involves assessing individuals with a broad range of health conditions, with some assessments conducted remotely.
Responsibilities
* Utilise your clinical experience to understand how a person’s health conditions impact daily life and independence.
* Conduct detailed, respectful assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face in a hybrid setting.
* Interpret medical evidence and compile findings into a comprehensive report to support DWP decision-making.
Requirements
* Applications will only be considered from Occupational Therapists.
* HCPC registration is required.
* Minimum 1 year of broad post-registration experience; UK experience essential.
* Proactive, eager to learn, receptive to feedback; excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and possess IT competency.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave package plus bank holidays off.
* Hybrid working with flexible patterns to support work-life balance.
* Collaborative and dynamic working environment.
* Fully paid training programme.
* Great opportunities for development and progression.
If you are interested in discovering more about this Disability Assessor role, please apply now.
Aspect Healthcare is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency. Aspect Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.
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