Overview
Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor
Location: Newcastle
Permanent - full time or part time available (Mon-Fri). 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 both utilising and developing your clinical skills?
As a Disability Assessor you will work autonomously to assess the cases of claimants who are applying for Work Capability (WCA), as part of the DWP Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). You will be completing assessments with individuals who have a broad range of health conditions, including the opportunity to conduct some assessments remotely.
An in-depth training programme is provided which is fully paid for, so you will feel fully equipped for your new role. This role counts towards your clinical hours to maintain your registration.
Benefits include a generous annual leave package (plus bank holidays off), hybrid working with flexible patterns, a collaborative working environment, a fully paid training programme, and opportunities for development and progression.
Responsibilities
* Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, understanding how their disability affects daily life.
* Work within an office or home environment to complete detailed, meaningful, and respectful assessments by telephone, video, or face-to-face.
* Interpret medical evidence and compile findings into a comprehensive report to support DWP decision-making.
Qualifications
* Applications welcome from Occupational Therapists only.
* 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 strong IT competency.
Additional details
If you are interested in discovering more about this Disability Assessor role, please apply now.
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