Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor
Location: Lancaster
Mixture of remote and assessment centre working, offering an exceptional work-life balance
Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist seeking a genuine work-life balance and a chance to thrive in a brand new healthcare environment, whilst utilising and developing your clinical skills?
Overview
* As a Functional Assessor you will work autonomously to assess claimants applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), as part of the DWPs Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS).
* You will complete assessments with individuals with a broad range of health conditions, with some assessments potentially conducted remotely.
* An in-depth, fully paid training programme is provided and the role counts towards clinical hours, helping you maintain your registration.
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
Job responsibilities
* Use your clinical experience to understand how a diverse range of health conditions affect daily living and functioning
* Work in office and remote settings to conduct detailed, respectful assessments by telephone, video, or face-to-face
* Interpret medical evidence and compile findings into a comprehensive report to support DWP decision-making
Requirements
* Applications welcome from Occupational Therapists only for this vacancy
* HCPC registration is required
* At least 1 year of broad post-qualification UK experience is essential
* Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work autonomously and strong IT competency
If you are interested in discovering more about this Functional Assessor role, please apply now.
About this posting
* 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 identity, or physical ability
Employment details
* Salary: £37,800 per year
* Location: Lancaster, Lancashire, England
* Contract: Permanent, full-time
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