Occupational Therapist Assessor

Meridian Business Support ,
Paisley, Renfrewshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £32000 to £34000 Per year

Overview

Occupational Therapist - Disability Assessor Clinical Disciplines - OT Location: Pailsey, PA Starting Salary: £32,000 Are you a driven Occupational Therapist (OT) who is seeking a new challenge and looking to improve your work-life balance? Do you want to use your clinical knowledge, skills and decision-making abilities in a new environment? Meridian Business Support is offering an excellent opportunity to work as a Clinical Assessor within a back-office environment. What does the role consist of? Be the first to review cases as they come through and be responsible for analysing medical information and any evidence provided to make a decision on whether the claiming will be assessed in an assessment centre, at their home or through back office. Be responsible for calling anyone medically involved with the claimant and consistently liaise with other health professionals. Increase clinical knowledge by dealing with a wide range of conditions and other clinical specialist Monthly 1-hour CPD session, every 6 weeks 1-21 with clinical support lead. This is an excellent opportunity for a Occupational Therapist (OT) to enhance assessment skills as well as continuing to develop your clinical skills. Full comprehensive training is provided with ongoing support throughout your career. There are several different progression avenues within the organisation due to the growing sector so there is plenty of opportunity for future progression within the role. Benefits include: Excellent work life balance (Monday to Friday) - no nights, weekends or bank holidays are required Annually salary reviews and performance-based salary uplifts Fantastic prospect for promotion and professional growth Professional body fee reimbursement (NMC/HCPC) Private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection insurance, pension scheme, personal accident insurance and professional indemnity insurance CPD and re-validation support with protection and training on a regular basis If you are interested in the Disability Assessor position and would like to start an application, then please apply to this advert and a member of recruitment team will be in touch. Meridian Business Support is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.