Occupational Therapist

6 days ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom sjb medical Full time
Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Functional Assessor

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our team as a Functional Assessor. As a Functional Assessor, you will be responsible for assessing individuals and how their disabilities or conditions affect their work life. You will draw on your clinical expertise to listen carefully and take down each person's medical history before performing a physical examination. Your task will be to produce concise, accurate reports for the Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) so they can decide each person's eligibility for benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess individuals and how their disabilities or conditions affect their work life
  • Draw on clinical expertise to listen carefully and take down each person's medical history
  • Perform physical examinations and produce concise, accurate reports
  • Work with the Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) to decide each person's eligibility for benefits

Requirements

  • Qualified Occupational Therapist with a strong clinical background
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Continuous Professional Development (CPD) present on your CV
  • 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

Benefits

  • A competitive salary
  • 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
  • Up to 6% employer matched pension contribution
  • Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals
  • Wellbeing, care and support

Training and Development

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.

About 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.



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