Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor - Hybrid Role
This range is provided by sjb medical. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
Salary: £37,500 - £43,000 + £2,000 after one year + ongoing bonus of up to 10% Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Part-Time Available Hybrid Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist in need of better work-life balance? If so, we can offer you a Functional Assessor role that comes with 9 to 5 hours and true hybrid working - plus the chance to make the most of your medical skills. Could you be a Functional Assessor? Read on to find out. The role As a Functional Assessor, your main task will be to assess individuals and how their disabilities or conditions affect their work life. Drawing on your clinical expertise, you'll listen carefully and take down each person's medical history before performing a physical examination. You'll then produce concise, accurate reports for the Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) so they can decide each person's eligibility for benefits. The role involves meeting people both face-to-face and via telephone/video. You'll be sensitive, compassionate, and able to ask the right questions while upholding best practice standards. You'll have the time you need to make a precise assessment and give each person your full attention. While you'll work unsupervised, you'll be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team - support is all part of the package. Once you apply, one of our specialist sjb medical recruiters will support you through the virtual application submission process. Please note that you must be committed to working at least three days per week for the part-time role. About you An HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 12 months' post-registration experience within the past five years. Continuous Professional Development present on your CV. Great oral and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and respond to a rapidly changing environment. IT skills and experience of using a range of software. Self-aware and focused on professional development. Honest and able to maintain integrity and customer confidentiality. Motivated to contribute to quality customer service, demonstrating empathy, respect, and sensitivity in assessment delivery. Able to work on your own initiative to meet deadlines and standards. Ready to work as a reliable and efficient team member and willing to support the multi-disciplinary team. Eligible to work in the UK (sponsorship is not possible). Training You can look forward to four days of dedicated CPD per year, 1:1 clinical coaching with a dedicated coach, and opportunities for professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching to expand your capabilities. Other development opportunities include internal promotion and the chance to be part of a global network of healthcare professionals and work in various sectors. Why SJB Medical We are the longest-standing recruitment agency for DWP assessor contractors and pride ourselves on the support we give our healthcare candidates throughout the recruitment process. We believe that a diverse workforce adds to the success of our clients and are committed to maintaining a culture of equality and diversity throughout our recruitment process. Job applicants will receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or marital status. Our job advertisements will clearly state the requirements of the role to enable applicants to assess their suitability. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Other Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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This range is provided by sjb medical. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
Salary: £37,500 - £43,000 + £2,000 after one year + ongoing bonus of up to 10% Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Part-Time Available Hybrid Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist in need of better work-life balance? If so, we can offer you a Functional Assessor role that comes with 9 to 5 hours and true hybrid working - plus the chance to make the most of your medical skills. Could you be a Functional Assessor? Read on to find out. The role As a Functional Assessor, your main task will be to assess individuals and how their disabilities or conditions affect their work life. Drawing on your clinical expertise, you'll listen carefully and take down each person's medical history before performing a physical examination. You'll then produce concise, accurate reports for the Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) so they can decide each person's eligibility for benefits. The role involves meeting people both face-to-face and via telephone/video. You'll be sensitive, compassionate, and able to ask the right questions while upholding best practice standards. You'll have the time you need to make a precise assessment and give each person your full attention. While you'll work unsupervised, you'll be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team - support is all part of the package. Once you apply, one of our specialist sjb medical recruiters will support you through the virtual application submission process. Please note that you must be committed to working at least three days per week for the part-time role. About you An HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 12 months' post-registration experience within the past five years. Continuous Professional Development present on your CV. Great oral and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and respond to a rapidly changing environment. IT skills and experience of using a range of software. Self-aware and focused on professional development. Honest and able to maintain integrity and customer confidentiality. Motivated to contribute to quality customer service, demonstrating empathy, respect, and sensitivity in assessment delivery. Able to work on your own initiative to meet deadlines and standards. Ready to work as a reliable and efficient team member and willing to support the multi-disciplinary team. Eligible to work in the UK (sponsorship is not possible). Training You can look forward to four days of dedicated CPD per year, 1:1 clinical coaching with a dedicated coach, and opportunities for professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching to expand your capabilities. Other development opportunities include internal promotion and the chance to be part of a global network of healthcare professionals and work in various sectors. Why SJB Medical We are the longest-standing recruitment agency for DWP assessor contractors and pride ourselves on the support we give our healthcare candidates throughout the recruitment process. We believe that a diverse workforce adds to the success of our clients and are committed to maintaining a culture of equality and diversity throughout our recruitment process. Job applicants will receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or marital status. Our job advertisements will clearly state the requirements of the role to enable applicants to assess their suitability. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Other Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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