Occupational Therapist – Hybrid
Poole
£39,500 - £42,000 + approval bonus + performance bonus + benefits
Full or part‑time hours
Use your clinical skills without shifts, weekends, or hands‑on care. We’re recruiting Occupational Therapists, Paramedics, Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists and Pharmacists for a full or part‑time, hybrid Functional Assessor role based in Poole.
This role is open to:
* Occupational Therapists
* Paramedics
* Nurses (RGN / RMN / RNLD)
* Physiotherapists
* Pharmacists
This is a Monday to Friday, full or part‑time role offering predictable hours, structured work, and a genuine alternative to hands‑on clinical or shift‑based roles.
You’ll work in a supportive, structured assessment environment with pre‑booked appointments, long consultation times, and full paid training. There is no treatment, no prescribing, and no manual handling. The role focuses on assessment, clinical reasoning, and report writing.
You’ll split your time between home working and the local Poole assessment centre, typically two days per week onsite.
Why clinicians move into this role
* No shifts, no nights, no weekends
* Hybrid working with home‑based days and limited onsite attendance
* Long, unrushed assessments with time to understand each individual
* Pre‑booked cases with no diary management or scheduling admin
* Structured role with clear processes and expectations
* Full training with ongoing clinical coaching
* Clear progression and development pathways
Role overview
* Full or part‑time permanent role only
* Office hours, Monday to Friday
* Hybrid working with typically two days per week onsite in Poole
* Assessments completed via telephone, video, or face‑to‑face
* Structured consultations using secure digital systems
* All appointments are pre‑booked
The role
As a Functional Assessor, you will carry out structured assessments to understand how a person’s physical or mental health condition affects their day‑to‑day functioning.
You will
* Conduct structured clinical conversations using professional judgement
* Review medical evidence and supporting documentation
* Produce clear, objective, evidence‑based written reports
* Use secure clinical systems and digital templates
* Contribute reports used to support formal disability benefit decisions
There is no hands‑on treatment, no prescribing, no on‑call work, and no manual handling.
What you’ll need
You must be registered as one of the following:
* Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration
* Paramedic with HCPC registration
* Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with NMC registration
* Physiotherapist with HCPC registration
* Pharmacist with GPhC registration
Plus:
* A minimum of 12 months post‑registration experience
* Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills
* Confidence with report writing and IT systems|BINARY reading error|
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