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Occupational Therapist - Functional Assessor* *Locations: Southend** *Salary: £39,500 pa** *Permanent - full time or part time available, on a hybrid working basis.*Are you seeking a genuine work-life balance in an organisation that supports you to be great in your role? We're looking for OTs who wish to thrive as you use and develop your clinical skills in a different way, enabling people move forward with their lives.As a Occupational Therapist - Functional Assessor you’ll be responsible for carrying out full, holistic assessments with individuals who have a varied range of physical and/or mental health conditions and seeking to receive the ESA benefit scheme. An in-depth training programme is provided, so you will feel fully equipped for your new role, plus you’ll earn over 100 hours of CPD points within your first 3 months!*Your excellent benefits package as an Occupational Therapist - Functional Assessor:** Obtain genuine work-life balance with part-time and hybrid patterns available* Monday - Friday, sociable office style hours (no weekends, nights, long days)* 25 days' annual leave, with option to buy and sell more, plus all bank holidays off* Continuous training programmes provided, revalidation support and reimbursement of your annual NMC registration fee* Coaching tool and regular feedback opportunities to help you develop your skills and encourage career progression* A Disability Confident Leader with 6 colleague-led networks that champion DE&amp;I initiatives* Pension scheme, and retain your earnings from any existing pensions (such as NHS)* Recognition initiatives such as organised activities and lunches* Life assurance, healthcare plan, enhanced paternity and mental health / wellbeing support* Flexible benefits, tailored to meet your needs, including dental and travel insuranceThis Occupational Therapist - Disability Assessor role is ideal if you are passionate about delivering high-quality care, yet ready to advance your career within a supportive culture and multi-disciplinary team environment.*Job responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist - Functional Assessor:** Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, to gain a clear understanding of how their challenges and the ways their disability affects them impacts their daily life* Working within an office style environment and at home, to complete approximately 45 minute, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face* Interpret medical evidence and gather your findings into a comprehensive report, to support the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)*Requirements as an Occupational Therapist - Functional Assessor:** We can only accept applications from Occupational Therapists* HCPC pin registration is required* You must have at least 1 year’s broad post-registration experience and UK experience is essential* Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback* Excellent oral and written communication skills* Ability to work autonomously and I.T competency is a must-haveIf you are interested in discovering more about this Functional Assessor role, please apply now.----TFS Healthcare is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.TFS Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.#IND-MXMS-OCPTHSJob Types: Full-time, Part-time, PermanentPay: £39,500.00 per yearBenefits:* Additional leave* Company events* Company pension* Enhanced maternity leave* Enhanced paternity leave* Health &amp; wellbeing programme* Life insurance* On-site parking* Paid volunteer time* Private dental insurance* Private medical insurance* Referral programme* Sick pay* Transport links* Work from homeSchedule:* Monday to Friday* No weekendsExperience:* Occupational Therapist: 1 year (required)Licence/Certification:* HCPC (required)Work authorisation:* United Kingdom (required)Ability to Commute:* Southend-on-Sea (required)Work Location: In personReference ID: MDA-Southend-OT-Indeed

Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

Salary: £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

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