WCA Functional Assessor – London | Occupational Therapists Wanted, Just 1 Year of Experience
£51,582 starting salary | £2,000 uplift on completion of training | 10% bonus | Total package potential c£59,000+
Just one year post-registration? This role could transform your career. Most clinical OT roles at your stage pay Band 5 or equivalent. This one starts at £51,582 — with full training, no assessment experience required, and only 12 months post-registration experience needed to apply.
The Best Reasons to Apply?
A significant salary step up, early in your career. Starting at £51,582 rising to £53,582 after training, plus a 10% bonus — a total package c £59,000. For many Occupational Therapists, that's a substantial increase on what you're earning now.
Your life back.
Monday to Friday, daytime hours. No nights, no weekends, no on-calls, no last-minute shift changes. Plan your evenings, weekends and holidays like everyone else. You stay a clinician.
This is clinical work
Assessment, clinical reasoning, evidence-based reporting. Your HCPC registration stays active, your CPD is supported, and clinical supervision and audit are built in.
Structured training and a clear pathway.
A comprehensive, fully paid training programme takes you from day one to accredited assessor — with mentorship throughout, and defined progression routes into senior assessor, audit, training and leadership roles.
Work that matters.
Your reports directly inform DWP decisions on the support people receive. It's responsible, meaningful work where your clinical judgement counts.
About the Role
As a WCA Functional Assessor, you'll conduct Work Capability Assessments with people claiming health-related benefits, evaluating how their health condition or disability affects their ability to work, and producing clear, evidence-based reports for the DWP.
Who Can Apply
HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists
Minimum 12 months post-registration experience
Strong written communication and clinical reasoning skills
No previous assessment experience needed — full training provided
Why Apply Through Gaia Recruitment:
We've specialised exclusively in the disability assessment market since 2019. Every candidate receives thorough preparation — application, interview coaching and clinical scenario practice.
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Occupational Therapist in London employer: gaia recruitment
Gaia Recruitment is an exceptional employer that values the contributions of its healthcare professionals, offering a supportive work culture and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. With competitive salaries and generous bonuses, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills in a meaningful role that directly impacts the lives of others in the Salisbury area.
