Occupational therapist? This role is built on how conditions affect everyday life.
Use your expertise in daily living and function in a role with regular hours, no weekends and a clear training path. Starting at £40,000 in Southampton.
Registration line: HCPC registered occupational therapist with no restrictions
The package
- £40,000 (PIP) or £42,000 (WCA), rising to £42,000 - £43,000
- Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once approved
- Pay rises at 6 and 12 months
- Fully paid 6-month training with clinical tutors and mentoring
- Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. No nights, weekends or bank holidays
- Hybrid: 3 days at our Southampton centre, 2 days from home
- Permanent, full time or part time
- Professional Registration fees paid
- Pension contributions
- 25 days annual leave
The role
- Assess claimants face to face, by phone or by video
- Review medical evidence and write clear, objective reports for DWP
- No diagnosing, prescribing or treatment
You'll need
- Registration no restrictions
- 12+ months' post-registration UK experience
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship)
- Confident IT and typing skills
Good to know: This is episodic work. You won't have a caseload or ongoing patient relationships.
Why Gaia: 20+ years in DWP recruitment. Your consultant will call you the same day you apply and support you through every stage.