Occupational Therapist - Blue Badge Assessor

Occupational Therapist – Blue Badge Assessor

Locum Occupational Therapist – Blue Badge Assessor

Location: Manchester, UK Specialism: Functional Assessments | Disability Support Pay Rate: £32.00 per hour Contract Type: Full-Time | Locum | Ongoing

Make a meaningful impact by enabling greater mobility and independence.

Join our dynamic team in Manchester as a Locum Occupational Therapist – Blue Badge Assessor , where your clinical expertise will directly support individuals with mobility challenges in gaining vital access to transport services. This full-time, ongoing role is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community while enjoying the flexibility and variety of locum work.

Flexible Locum Structure: Enjoy the freedom to shape your schedule while benefiting from the consistency of full-time hours.

Professional Growth: Access continuous development opportunities to sharpen your skills and enhance your career in assessment-based healthcare.

Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to high-quality service delivery.

Varied Experience: Gain valuable experience in both face-to-face and desktop assessment settings, strengthening your clinical and analytical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct face-to-face mobility assessments to evaluate how physical conditions impact an applicant\’s ability to walk.

Perform desktop-based reviews using submitted medical evidence and reports to assess eligibility against Department for Transport (DfT) guidelines.

Examine clinical documentation , including GP letters, prescription histories, and diagnostic reports.

Apply DfT eligibility criteria to make professional recommendations on Blue Badge entitlement.

Collaborate with GPs, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to gather supplemental clinical insight.

Liaise with local councils and assessment centres to ensure a fair, consistent, and timely assessment process .

Maintain high-quality records and prepare comprehensive written reports summarising assessment outcomes.

Candidate Profile

Professional Registration: Registered Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) .

Experience: Minimum of 2 years\’ experience in mobility or functional assessments, preferably in a local authority or disability services setting.

Knowledge: Familiarity with the Care Act 2014 and understanding of DfT Blue Badge criteria .

Skills: Excellent clinical reasoning, strong communication, and report-writing skills; comfortable with both autonomous decision-making and collaborative work.

Why Manchester?

Manchester offers an unbeatable combination of culture, innovation, and community. From its rich industrial history to its thriving modern arts and culinary scenes, this city has something for everyone. With its renowned transport links and welcoming spirit, Manchester is not just a great place to work – it\’s a place to belong.

About Sanctuary Personnel

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Apply now to make a direct impact on the lives of individuals in Manchester – your clinical insights can open doors to greater freedom and independence.

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