Occupational Therapist Assessor

Canterbury, Kent
PFAS
Based in various clinics, mostly around the South East of the UK, PFAS are an independent provider of quality medical assessments using a network of specialist health practitioners. We pride ourselves on being professional, caring and having a great knowledge in our field valuing teamwork as one of our greatest strengths. We listen to customers, claimants and our colleagues to help our continual learning and development.

Position:

When joining PFAS you will be joining an enthusiastic, dynamic, and diverse team of health professionals. As Functional assessors we work on behalf of the DWP assessing claimants who have applied for PIP (Personal Independent Payment) benefit.

We have been named best employer in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical category at the Best Employers Eastern Region 2021 awards!

Responsibilities of the role:

Use your clinical background and knowledge of conditions to assess a variety of conditions including mental health, physical, sensory and cognitive conditions, as part of a holistic assessment.

Complete 3-4 functional assessments per day on behalf of the Department of work and pension (DWP). You will be assessing a range of health conditions

Assessments are completed either face to face, via telephone or video assessments in an office environment or working from home or a mixture of the two.

You will analyse medical evidence and then present a comprehensive report, which will then be sent to the DWP to make the decision.

Requirements:

Occupational therapist

12 months post registration with no restrictions on pin

A broad clinical knowledge base, with experience working with individuals with a variety of different health conditions

Ability to work autonomously and IT/ typing skills competency are essential

In order for your application to be reviewed, your CV must contain the following:

Work history as far back as possible (up to 10 years) including non-clinical roles
Months and years of employment and training
Explanation of any employment gaps and how kept up to date with clinical developments during this time (if applicable)
Tasks involved in each role as well as health conditions encountered and age ranges of patients
HCPC registration pin
Email address, home address and postcode

Experience:

Registered Healthcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

HCPC Registration (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Other information:

Benefits for the role are:

Initial training salary starting at £35,000 (Based on Full-Time- 40 hours per week) with incremental increases based on stage of training, with fully qualified salary at £37,333 per annum (Based on Full-Time-40 hours per week)

Standard hours 08:30-17:00 Monday-Friday with no weekends, nights or bank holidays required

Paid training to become a certified Functional Assessor/Disability Analyst

£400 annual CPD allowance

Flexible working hours and days (after 6 month probation)

Long service awards (opportunity to earn an additional £4,850 within 3.5 years!)

Company closure over the Christmas period

And much more!

. Hybrid/Office

More reasons to why join us. We also offer you:

A specialised clinical assessment role where you can maintain and develop your clinical skills away from the usual hospital/clinic environment. Opportunity to carry out telephone and video assessments.

A better work-life balance with your choice of working pattern

Supportive and proactive management

Lots of opportunity for progression

A comprehensive training programme when you start with us to equip you with all the skills and knowledge you need for the role.

Ongoing CPD with our excellent internal learning and development platform.

A diverse and engaged team

The opportunity to challenge yourself and expand your clinical knowledge on a huge range of conditions, their impacts, treatments, therapies, medications and clinical examinations as well as your assessment and report writing skill

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00-£37,333.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Company pension
Profit sharing
Store discount
Work from home

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday