Capita is hiring an Occupational Therapist Assessor

As a Occupational Therapist Assessor / Functional Specialist you’ll use your clinical expertise and analytical skills in a different way - to meet with benefits claimants in person, via video link, or on the phone, write in-depth reports and make important clinical recommendations, all while enjoying a more structured and flexible way of working. What we offer - Excellent training and ongoing support – be part of our valued team where wellbeing is prioritised - Full or part time hours (minimum 3 days per week) - Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm with no weekend or night shifts (occasional 8pm finishes may be required) - £39,500 starting salary, rising to £40,500 after DfC approval - 10% of Salary Bonus scheme (based on quality and performance) - Hybrid working – home and clinic based (up to 3 days per week) - Watch this short video to find out more https://capita.wistia.com/medias/2spl0ey4a9 Other benefits - HCPC fees paid and full revalidation support - 15 weeks’ full maternity, adoption and shared parental pay - Company pension, life assurance and Cycle2Work scheme - Discounts across retail, travel, technology and wellbeing - Free access to Headspace (for you and up to 5 others) - A paid volunteering day each year - Ongoing training, development and clear career pathways - 25 days’ holiday (rising to 27 with service) with the option to buy more up to 5 days In this role you’ll - Carry out structured assessments to understand how a person’s health condition affects their day-to-day life and or ability to work or undertake work-related activity - Produce high quality detailed, evidence-based reports that support the DfC in making fair and informed decisions - Complete between 2 to 5 assessments per day depending on the category of assessment, either face to face at one of our clinics, via video call or on the telephone Key responsibilities - Observing, listening and gathering information with empathy - Analysing clinical evidence and supporting documentation - Producing detailed written reports (3,000–4,000 words) - Providing clear clinical justification to support the Northern Ireland Department for Communities’ (DfC) decisions - Continuously developing knowledge across a range of conditions and how they may impact daily life and/or the ability to undertake work-related activities