Overview
Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor — Location: Mansfield. Permanent - full time or part time available (Mon-Fri). Mixture of remote and assessment centre working, offering a good work-life balance.
As a Functional Assessor you will work autonomously to assess the cases of claimants applying for Work Capability (WCA) as part of the DWP Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). You will assess individuals with a broad range of health conditions, with some assessments potentially conducted remotely. An in-depth training programme is provided and is fully paid for, and this role counts towards clinical hours to uphold your registration.
Responsibilities
* Use your clinical experience to assess individuals with diverse health conditions and understand how their disability affects daily life.
* Conduct assessments in office, at home, or remotely via telephone, video, or face-to-face.
* Interpret medical evidence and compile findings into a comprehensive report to support DWP decision-making.
Requirements
* We can only accept applications from Occupational Therapists for this vacancy.
* HCPC registration is required.
* At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience; UK experience is essential.
* Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and IT competency is essential.
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.
Additional
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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