Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor
Location: Lincoln
Permanent - full time or part time available (Mon-Fri)
Mixture of remote and assessment centre working, offering an exceptional work-life balance
As a Functional Assessor you will work autonomously to assess the cases of claimants who are applying for Work Capability (WCA) as part of the DWP's Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). You will be completing assessments with individuals who have a broad range of health conditions, including some assessments conducted remotely.
An in-depth, fully paid training programme is provided to equip you for the role, and this role counts towards your clinical hours to maintain your registration.
A generous annual leave package, plus bank holidays off; hybrid working with flexible patterns; a collaborative and dynamic working environment; a robust fully-paid training programme; great opportunities for development and progression.
Job responsibilities
* Use your clinical experience to understand how a wide range of health conditions impact daily life.
* Conduct detailed, meaningful assessments over the telephone, video, or face-to-face in office/home settings.
* Interpret medical evidence and compile findings into a comprehensive report to support DWP decision-making.
Requirements
* Only applications from Occupational Therapists are accepted for this vacancy.
* HCPC registration is required.
* You must have 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.
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 do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.
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