Physiotherapist Disability Assessor

Hybrid - Physiotherapist Functional Assessor
Locations: Leicester
Salary: £39,500 pa
Permanent - full time or part time available, on a hybrid working basis.
Are you seeking a genuine work-life balance in an organisation that supports you to be great in your role? We're looking for Physiotherapists who wish to thrive as you use and develop your clinical skills in a different way, enabling people move forward with their lives.
As a Physiotherapist Functional Assessor you'll be responsible for carrying out full, holistic assessments with individuals who have a varied range of physical and/or mental health conditions and seeking to receive the ESA benefit scheme. An in-depth training programme is provided, so you will feel fully equipped for your new role, plus you'll earn over 100 hours of CPD points within your first 3 months!
Your excellent benefits package as a Physiotherapist Functional Assessor :
Obtain genuine work-life balance with part-time and hybrid patterns available
Monday - Friday, sociable office style hours - (no weekends, nights, long days)
25 days' annual leave, with option to buy and sell up to 5 days, plus all bank holidays off
Continuous training programmes provided, revalidation support and reimbursement of your annual HCPC/NMC registration fee
Coaching tool and regular feedback opportunities to help you develop your skills and encourage career progression
A Disability Confident Leader with 6 colleague-led networks that champion DE&I initiatives
Pension scheme, and retain your earnings from any existing pensions (such as NHS)
Recognition initiatives such as organised activities and lunches
Life assurance, healthcare plan, enhanced paternity and mental health/wellbeing support
Flexible benefits, tailored to meet your needs, including dental and travel insurance
This Physiotherapist Functional Assessor role is ideal if you are passionate about delivering high-quality care, yet ready to advance your career within a supportive culture and multi-disciplinary team environment.
Job responsibilities as a Physiotherapist Functional Assessor:
Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, to gain a clear understanding of how their challenges and the ways their disability affects them impacts their daily life
Working at home and in an assessment centre to complete approximately 45 minute, meaningful and respectful assessments
Interpret medical evidence and gather your findings into a comprehensive report, to support the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Requirements as a Physiotherapist Functional Assessor:
We can only accept applications from Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
NMC or HCPC pin registration is required
You must have at least 1 year's broad post-registration experience and UK experience is essential
Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and I.T competency is a must-have
If you are interested in discovering more about this Physiotherapist Functional Assessor role, please apply now.
TFS Healthcare is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.
TFS Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.
TFS Healthcare will make reasonable adjustments and provide support for anyone who needs it either to apply or to succeed in the role. We will also support people to access our clients' organisations with sensitivity, respect and care.
We typically place people into the following positions: Disability Assessor, Clinical Assessor, Homebased Disability Assessor, Functional Assessor, Clinical Disability Assessor, Clinical Homebased Disability Assessor.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Salary: £39,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay
Transport links
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
Leicester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Do you hold 1+ year experience as a Nurse, Physio or OT?
Licence/Certification:
HCPC pin (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MDA-hybrid-leicester-IND