Blue Badge Assessor

Job Title: Blue Badge Assessor
Role: Independent Mobility Assessments
Location: Devon/Cornwall (Exeter, Torquay and Barnstaple)
Starting Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full or Part time

Ellis Jackson Recruitment is one of the leading specialist recruitment consultancies in the UK & Ireland.

We are currently seeking qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to take on an exciting role conducting independent medical assessments for a leading UK health provider.

Role Overview:

* Complete Independent Mobility Assessments and detailed reports in an Assessment Centre
* Engage with Blue Badge applicants to understand exactly how their disability affects their mobility
* Review further medical evidence and complete a comprehensive and impartial evidence based report
* You would be provided with a comprehensive induction training programme; followed by an individualised training package to support you through the learning curve.

Employee Benefit Package:

* Attractive working hours (No nights or bank holidays)
* 28 days’ holiday incl. bank holidays pro rata (plus an additional day for each year of service for first 5years)
* Private healthcare plan
* Pension scheme
* Further ongoing CPD training and internal courses
* Company phone and laptop provided to all staff
* Employee Assistance Programme (accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days per week)
* Excellent prospects for promotion and professional growth
* Invites to internally funded social events
* Industry leading training and designated clinical manager
* Split role opportunities for physiotherapists, who can combine Blue Badge assessments alongside our musculoskeletal physiotherapy development pathway

Requirements:

* You must be a qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
* Full HCPC registration
* Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills
* A positive, empathetic and professional manner
* Strong computer and IT skills
* Be able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously
* Ability to work under pressure, and be flexible and adaptable in your approach
* Skills in report writing are beneficial