Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Maximus; England; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health assessment company is seeking an Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor to perform hybrid assessments across North West and North East England. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and at least a year of relevant experience. The company offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and strong support for professional development without the requirement for evening or weekend work.

Benefits

Salary £37,800 - £39,500

Flexible working – full time, part time and hybrid

Leading maternity and paternity paid leave

25 days holiday plus option to buy or sell 5 days

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

Life insurance and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan

£2,000 for referring a friend

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK – sponsorships not available.
• Experience in assessing physical and mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to understand how disabilities affect daily life.
• Produce reports for benefit eligibility determinations.
• Develop clinical knowledge with regular feedback.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Comfortable using computer software

Education

Valid HCPC registration number

At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Location: North West England, North East England and Yorkshire

Salary: £37,800 - £39,500

Role: Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor at Maximus. You’ll use your clinical expertise to understand how a person’s disability or health condition affects their daily life. The role involves working on complex cases including physical and mental health conditions and chronic pain disorders. A tailored training programme is provided to help you thrive, starting with 6 weeks of training before assessing customers, with ongoing support and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person’s disability or health condition affects their daily life
• Produce reports to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine a person’s eligibility for benefits
• Develop clinical knowledge and assessment skills with regular feedback and supervision

Requirements

• Valid HCPC registration number
• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience gained within or outside of the NHS
• You must have the right to work in the UK – sponsorships are not available
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable using computer software to type and produce detailed reports

What We Offer

• Salary £37,800 - £39,500
• Flexible working – full time, part time and hybrid
• No bank holidays, evenings or weekends
• Leading maternity and paternity paid leave
• Bank holidays plus 25 days’ holiday with option to buy or sell 5 days
• Ongoing CPD, clinical development and reimbursed validation fees
• £2,000 for referring a friend
• Life insurance and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
• In-person clinical conferences held annually

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We provide clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their suitability for the post. We are a Disability Confident Leader, with a guaranteed interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum job criteria. If you apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme, you will be invited for an interview if you meet essential criteria. Adjustments will be considered during recruitment where reasonable.