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Salary: Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect. £39,500-46,300
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Part-Time Available
Office, Homeworking and Hybrid options
Are you an Occupational Therapist (OT) who is looking for a better work-life balance?
This role is a fantastic opportunity to hone your assessment skills and develop your clinical knowledge, while making a difference to people's lives. As a Functional Assessor, you will work with a diverse range of people handling challenging situations.
Role overview:
You will draw on your experience as a clinical expert to assess and examine individuals with disabilities and illnesses who have applied for Employment and Support Allowance. You'll listen sensitively to their experiences, ask questions and use your insights to report on how their disability or health condition is affecting their daily life. Your factual report will help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine their eligibility for benefits.
You will be supported in managing your caseloads efficiently, with the time to give consultations the care and attention they deserve. You will not be expected to work long days, do night shifts or take work home with you.
Once you apply, you will be contacted by one of our team of specialist recruiters who will guide and advise you through the recruitment process and match you with a client which we feel best suits your role, location and requirements.
Benefits:
25 days of annual leave + BH - option to buy additional days or sell back.
Private medical insurance, life assurance, pension scheme and healthcare cash.
Medical indemnity cover and protected CPD.
An option of up to 60% working from home.
Supportive working environment with ongoing CPD support.
HCPC/NMC fee reimbursement and revalidation support.
All flexible benefits can be tailored to your requirement and lifestyle, such as travel insurance, dental insurance and childcare vouchers.
Office &amp; hybrid options available.
Training &amp; Development:
To ensure you are fully prepared for your new role, you will embark on a comprehensive induction and training programme, earning over 100 hours of CPD within your first 3 months! Ongoing professional development will be given throughout your career to keep your knowledge current and you will have plenty of exposure to develop your skills and clinical knowledge.
Requirements:
Currently and fully HCPC or NMC registered with a valid licence to practise in the UK.
Eligibility to live and work in the UK (no sponsorship opportunities are available).
Up-to-date evidenced CPD portfolio and appraisal.
Government legislation requires at least 1-year post-qualification work experience.
Previous experience as an assessor is not required as you will be fully trained to do the role.
A UK driving licence is NOT required for these roles.
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 whole recruitment process. We believe that a diverse workforce adds to the success of our clients and as such, are committed to maintaining and supporting 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 and accurately state the requirements of the role to enable applicants to assess their suitability. To give everyone a fair experience, we will review and consider reasonable adjustments and accommodations during the recruitment process. TPBN1_UKTJ

Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

Salary: £37,500 - £40,000 + £2,000 after one year + ongoing bonus of up to 10% Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below. Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Part-Time Available Hybrid Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist in need of better work-life balance? Do you want regular hours so you can make the most of life? 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 &amp; 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. But whether you connect online or in person, you'll be sensitive, compassionate and able to ask the right questions while upholding best practice standards. Rest assured that you'll have the time you need to make a precise assessment and give each person your whole attention. And 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. Benefits: A competitive salary.
£1,000 after six months &amp; £1,000 after 12 months (if approved).
Quality-related bonus of up to 10% once approved and eligible.
25 days of annual leave + BH with option to buy additional days or sell back.
Annual registration fees paid.
A comprehensive training programme.
Full IT equipment provided for remote working.
Regular 1-2-1 reviews with your manager.
Up to 6% employer matched pension contribution.
Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
Wellbeing, care and support - i.e. Room to talk (counselling), peer support, wellbeing webinars, a Wisdom Wellbeing app and more. Training You can look forward to four days of dedicated CPD per year, 1:1 clinical coaching with a dedicated coach and communities of practice. There'll also be the opportunity to undertake 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. This is where it starts: apply now and take the first step. 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 whole recruitment process. We believe that a diverse workforce adds to the success of our clients and as such, are committed to maintaining and supporting 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 and accurately state the requirements of the role to enable applicants to assess their suitability. To give everyone a fair experience, we will review and consider reasonable adjustments and accommodations during the recruitment process.

Salary: £37,500 - £40,000 + £2,000 after one year + ongoing bonus of up to 10% Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Part-Time Available
Hybrid
Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist in need of better work-life balance? Do you want regular hours so you can make the most of life? 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 &amp; 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. But whether you connect online or in person, you'll be sensitive, compassionate and able to ask the right questions while upholding best practice standards.
Rest assured that you'll have the time you need to make a precise assessment and give each person your whole attention. And 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.
Benefits :
A competitive salary.
£1,000 after six months &amp; £1,000 after 12 months (if approved).
Quality-related bonus of up to 10% once approved and eligible.
25 days of annual leave + BH with option to buy additional days or sell back.
Annual registration fees paid.
A comprehensive training programme.
Full IT equipment provided for remote working.
Regular 1-2-1 reviews with your manager.
Up to 6% employer matched pension contribution.
Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
Wellbeing, care and support - i.e. Room to talk (counselling), peer support, wellbeing webinars, a Wisdom Wellbeing app and more.
Training
You can look forward to four days of dedicated CPD per year, 1:1 clinical coaching with a dedicated coach and communities of practice. There'll also be the opportunity to undertake 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. This is where it starts: apply now and take the first step.
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 whole recruitment process. We believe that a diverse workforce adds to the success of our clients and as such, are committed to maintaining and supporting 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 and accurately state the requirements of the role to enable applicants to assess their suitability. To give everyone a fair experience, we will review and consider reasonable adjustments and accommodations during the recruitment process. TPBN1_UKTJ

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