Active Care Group

Expert Witness - Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

Tania Brown Ltd are widely recognised as a leading force in the field of medico-legal work with an unrivalled reputation for excellence, and we are renowned for our commitment to our clients!

Main duties of the job

We have wonderful opportunities nationwide for self-employed expert witnesses to prepare quantum care / OT reports for medico-legal purposes in court. We are looking for an occupational therapist who is currently working as a clinical, rehabilitation brain injury case manager with extensive experience with polytraumas, spinal cord injury or acquired brain injury.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Details

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40 to £70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

006105

Job locations

Remote

Remote

Remote

WN3 4HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

TBL are well known as the leader in the expert witness field regularly providing reports following both Claimant and Defendant instructions. To date we have prepared more than 2000 reports for the courts.

What you'll be working:

  • Flexitime
  • Predominantly working from home travel to and from assessments will be required

What you'll be doing:

  • Writing care/OT reports of the highest levels from detailed assessment, evaluations and forming opinions
  • Undertake detailed assessments of clients, reviewing medical/non-medical evidence
  • Review past care provided by family/friends and make recommendations for future care and case management
  • Recommend equipment required, providing all relevant costings
  • Any other relevant issues within your area of expertise to support the client
  • Be prepared to give evidence in court as / when required

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

Tania Brown Ltd adheres to the process of safer recruitment in order to protect our clients and their families. Therefore, successful candidates will be expected to provide a full employment history, satisfactory references and complete an enhanced DBS check before commencing in post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

TBL are well known as the leader in the expert witness field regularly providing reports following both Claimant and Defendant instructions. To date we have prepared more than 2000 reports for the courts.

What you'll be working:

  • Flexitime
  • Predominantly working from home travel to and from assessments will be required

What you'll be doing:

  • Writing care/OT reports of the highest levels from detailed assessment, evaluations and forming opinions
  • Undertake detailed assessments of clients, reviewing medical/non-medical evidence
  • Review past care provided by family/friends and make recommendations for future care and case management
  • Recommend equipment required, providing all relevant costings
  • Any other relevant issues within your area of expertise to support the client
  • Be prepared to give evidence in court as / when required

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

Tania Brown Ltd adheres to the process of safer recruitment in order to protect our clients and their families. Therefore, successful candidates will be expected to provide a full employment history, satisfactory references and complete an enhanced DBS check before commencing in post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered as an Occupational Therapist

Experience

Essential

  • Around 8 years post qualification experience as an OT
  • 5 years Complex Care experience
  • 2 years Case Management within the field of personal injury/medical negligence is essential
  • Proven experience producing care/OT reports for court is desirable but training can be provided for the right candidate
  • Able to convey clear arguments and solid clinical reasoning for written recommendations
  • Experience of successfully working to strict timescales
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered as an Occupational Therapist

Experience

Essential

  • Around 8 years post qualification experience as an OT
  • 5 years Complex Care experience
  • 2 years Case Management within the field of personal injury/medical negligence is essential
  • Proven experience producing care/OT reports for court is desirable but training can be provided for the right candidate
  • Able to convey clear arguments and solid clinical reasoning for written recommendations
  • Experience of successfully working to strict timescales

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Remote

Remote

Remote

WN3 4HE


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Remote

Remote

Remote

WN3 4HE


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner – Case Management

Belinda Lambert

belinda.lambert@activecaregroup.co.uk

Details

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40 to £70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

006105

Job locations

Remote

Remote

Remote

WN3 4HE


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