Occupational Therapist - Functional or Disability Assessor

Do you want to take your OT career in another direction? Are you seeking a role where your attention to detail, compassion and empathy are matched with a work life balance, education and opportunities to develop into the medico legal profession? Or perhaps you would like to transition your career into Occupational/ Vocational review. Our client is seeking hcpc registered Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their organisation at an exciting time.

Day to Day

You will assess customers, taking your clinical observations and questioning and creating a written report which you will pass on to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) who will make a decision on support for the customer, your report will only form part of that decision.

Training

Customers will have multiple clinical issues; you will be given industry-leading training provided by my clients amazing clinical tutors. The course will provide you will the skills to support customers and transfer your current medical skills and knowledge to the level required for the role. Full training is approximately 6 months duration, during which you will be paid.

This role will maintain your registration with the HCPC and you will receive revalidation support to maintain your registration.

Development

Once you have completed their comprehensive training, the investment in you does not end. You will have ongoing CPD, with over 100 hours CPD protected per annum, support with revalidation and the opportunity to develop your career within the organisation. You will be allocated a clinical supervisor, you will have development opportunities and in some clinics, you will be able to undertake a blended role with an MSK clinic.

Your Requirements

Minimum of 1 years' OT experience
Computer or IT skills are a distinct advantage. Typing or keyboard skills with an ability to type at 40 words per minute.