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Occupational Therapist Assessor
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Occupational Therapist Assessor
Occupational Therapist Assessor / Functional Specialist – Northern Ireland
About the Company
Are you seeking a better work/life balance?
If you’re a registered Occupational Therapist looking for a move away from shift work to a less physically demanding role, read on!
We are offering hybrid roles (2 days at home per week) across our Northern Ireland clinics, including: Belfast, Foyle, Ballymena, Omagh, Enniskillen, Coleraine, Portadown, Newry, and Armagh.
Our values-driven environment is shaped by the Capita Values: Customers First, Fearless Innovation, Achieve Together, and Everyone is Valued.
Job Description
As an Occupational Therapist Assessor / Functional Specialist, you’ll leverage your clinical expertise in a new way:
- Conduct in-person, video, or telephone assessments with benefits claimants
- Craft detailed, evidence-based reports to inform key clinical decisions
- Operate in a structured, flexible, and supportive working model
What We Offer
Support & Flexibility
- Excellent training, ongoing mentorship, and a wellbeing-first culture
- Hybrid working (2 days remote, up to 3 days at a clinic)
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (occasional 8:00 PM finishes may arise)
- No night or weekend shifts
Compensation
- Starting salary: £39,500 (rising to £40,500 post-DfC approval)
- 10% bonus scheme, based on performance & quality
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Benefits
- ✅ Fees paid for HCPC/NMC registration & full revalidation support
- ✅ 15 weeks’ full pay for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- ✅ Company pension, life assurance, and Cycle2Work scheme
- ✅ Discounts across retail, travel, technology, and wellbeing
- ✅ Free access to Headspace (for you + up to 5 connections)
- ✅ One paid volunteering day per year
- ✅ Ongoing training, clear career paths, and continuous development
- ✅ 25 days’ holiday (increases to 27 with service + option to buy up to 5 extra days)
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Role Responsibilities
Key Tasks
- Conduct structured assessments to evaluate:
- How health conditions impact daily functioning or work ability
- Produce in-depth, evidence-based reports (3,000–4,000 words) for the Northern Ireland Department for Communities (DfC)
- Deliver 2 to 5 assessments/day (face-to-face, phone, or video)
- Analyse clinical evidence, interview candidates, and write recommendations
- Continuously update expertise on conditions affecting work and daily life
Requirements
What Qualifications & Skills You’ll Bring
Professional
- HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with a valid Practitioner Identifier Number (PIN), no current restrictions
- Minimum 1 year of post-registration experience
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Core Competencies
- Strong communication, empathy, and active listening skills
- Ability to write clear, detailed, and accurate reports
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; adaptable to new remote systems
- High-level observational and analytical skills
- Comfortable working to structured deadlines
Logistical
- Valid driving licence (for clinic-based work) or self-transport arrangements
Legal
- Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
Additional Information
About Capita HAAS
We operate the Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS) for the UK government, supporting assessments for: ✔ Personal Independence Payment (PIP) ✔ Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) ✔ Universal Credit (UC)
Compliance & Security
- Government vetting required – completed BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard)
- Enhanced DBS check (due to role handling child/adult vulnerability)
Our Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet criteria. For inquiries or adjustments, contact our team: 📧 recruitment@haascapita.com 📞 0300 303 8544
How to Apply
Complete our short application form and submit your CV at [link omitted – implied from context].
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