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About Swiss Re This is your opportunity to join one of the world's leading reinsurers. Our reinsurance business at Swiss Re is about understanding and analysing the major risks that concern the world - from natural catastrophes to climate change, from ageing populations to cybercrime. We combine experience with expertise and innovative thinking to create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. And we enable the risk-taking essential to enterprise and progress. This is only possible with around 10,000 truly exceptional Swiss Re people across our group worldwide. About the role We are a market leading team of clinical consultants sitting within the Swiss Re Life & Health claims team. Our mission is to help our clients help people back to work. We do this by providing expert clinical consultation that is evidence based and focussed on helping our clients to manage claims holistically. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated medical/allied health clinician to join our team of 6 for a contract period of 12 months. You will be experienced in vocational rehabilitation and preferably have a strong psychological background. The successful candidate needs to be adaptable to work alongside the Life & Health claims team helping to deliver excellent service to our clients, by:
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Primary location: Basingstoke We currently have an exciting vacancy for a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant to join our team in Basingstoke. This is a great opportunity for someone to enter this challenging and rewarding field, with access to our training and mentoring programme and support from an experienced VRC, our aim is for the successful candidate to progress to a higher grade within the Vocational Rehabilitation job family. About the Role The Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant is a varied role in which you will support ill or injured people with a focus on remaining in or returning to work. You will manage your own caseload, conducting telephone consultations with claimants and liaising with employers to provide guidance on reducing absence. Day-to-day, you will be liaising with multiple parties from employers to medical practitioners to recommend and guide appropriate vocational rehabilitation programs whilst considering their occupational, medical and personal situation. You will also be involved in training workshops and presentations to clients on understanding our services and how we can support them to manage absence and return employees to the workplace. About You As a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant you will need strong communication and case management skills. Key to your success will be the ability to build solid relationships with colleagues, clients and individuals alike. You will also need to have an appropriate background related to the vocational rehabilitation field such as occupational therapy, nursing, psychology or another relevant health profession. You should have strong report writing skills as well as good IT literacy and experience of managing a portfolio of cases at any given time. Proficient organisation and planning will be absolutely crucial to managing your work load. About Unum We are Unum (pronounced you-num) and we’re one of the UK’s leading financial protection insurers; that means we sell Income Protection, Critical Illness cover and Life Insurance. We specialise in providing Income Protection through the workplace, and are committed to helping the UK’s workforce get a back-up plan. At the end of 2014, Unum protected almost 1.4 million people in the UK and paid claims of £313 million - representing in excess of £6 million a week in benefits to our customers - providing security and peace of mind to individuals and their families. Reward and Benefits
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Opportunities for Case Managers - Nationwide
ILS is one of the UK’s leading Case Management companies providing support to anyone who has an identified need; this includes people who have acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, multiple orthopedic injuries, mental health issues, and more. Due to the continued success of the company we are currently recruiting new Case Managers throughout the UK. The ideal candidates will have extensive experience of working with children and adults with catastrophic injuries; such as traumatic brain injury, poly-trauma, spinal cord injury, limb loss and cerebral palsy. You will have experience of working directly with clients and be able to demonstrate your professional abilities, within the field of complex, long-term health care assessment, care planning and outcomes for clients. The position is part-time and in a self-employed capacity and will require you to work from home. We offer attractive fee rates, induction, mentoring and professional development opportunities If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to , or telephone Human Resources on . Independent Living Solutions Ltd 2 A copy of the advert can be accessed here. |
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Opportunities for Occupational Therapists - London and South East
Due to the continued success of the company we have a high demand for experienced occupational therapists who are specialists in the field of brain injury rehabilitation and vocational rehabilitation. We work mainly within the field of litigation, with clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries. The work is innovative, exciting, rewarding and allows you to utilise your clinical skills fully and put the best interest of the client first. You will be: HCPC registered, neurorehabilitation experienced, adept at community working and able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, accurate report writing and the ability to work collaboratively. The position is part-time and in a self-employed capacity and will require you to work from home. We offer attractive fee rates, induction, mentoring and professional development opportunities. “Working as a therapist for ILS Rehabilitation Solutions has meant that for the first time, I am able to do the job I trained for. We can assess needs, build relationships with the client, and work to meet needs with less political or financial constraint” “ILS Rehabilitation Solutions are more client centered, give huge amounts of support, and listen to my clients’ needs” If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to , or telephone Human Resources on . Independent Living Solutions Ltd, 2 , ILS Rehabilitation Solutions is a division of Independent LivingSolutionsLtd (founded in 1992) A copy of the advert can be accessed here. |
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Vocational Rehabilittion Consultant UK Wide with immediate priority for London and Manchester/M62 region IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES KMG Health Partners is a private UK company providing professional training, consulting, and placement services to organisations delivering Vocational Rehabilitation services across the UK. KMG is currently recruiting skilled, talented individuals within the disability and employment sector who are interested in joining our national network of Vocational Rehabilitation Associates. We are offering immediate opportunities for Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants to work in long term contracts with one of our clients who deliver Vocational Rehabilitation solutions to a range of public and private sector customers. As a vocational rehabilitation consultant, you will provide holistic assessments, reports, and action plans with innovative solutions to potential work barriers, and case manage clients to a successful and timely outcome. The role will involve liaison with a variety of 3rd party stakeholders, customers, and clients to support individuals with health conditions or disabilities to remain at or return to work. Qualifications for the role:
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Location of position(s): UK wide, with immediate priority for London and Manchester/M62 region Time commitment: Flexible, both part-time and full-time commitments will be considered. Compensation: Daily rate of £130 – £145/day plus expenses dependent on experience Contact: Interested individuals are asked to please email your CV to KMG Health Partners |
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Vocational Rehabilitation Case Managers South West England, South East England, London and the Midlands Required Immediately Bush & Company is the leading provider of assessment, case management and vocational rehabilitation services in the UK, for individuals who have sustained severe and catastrophic injuries. Due to the significant growth of our vocational rehabilitation service we are looking for suitably qualified Vocational Rehabilitation Case Managers based in South West England, South East England, London and The Midlands to join our team. The position is part-time, in a self-employed capacity and will require you to work from home. We are interested to hear from suitably experienced practitioners such as occupational therapists, nurses or physiotherapists with experience of vocational rehabilitation. For further details about our vocational rehabilitation service please click here. In addition the full job description can be viewed here. If this is a role that is of interest to you please send your CV and expression of interest to quoting VCM/KB This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. |
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Self- Employed Rehabilitation Case Managers Flexible Hours Home Based: Nationwide Excellent Hourly rates based on experience First Person Rehabilitation is a nationwide company that delivers rehabilitation and case management services to individuals who have sustained moderate/catastrophic injuries and disabilities. We have a unique opportunity for highly motivated individuals to join our team of rehabilitation case managers. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team you will be responsible for managing your own caseload. You must be comfortable working autonomously with guided support from senior team members. The role will involve:
Applicants should hold professional qualifications in nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, psychology or vocational training. A minimum 5 years post qualifying experience is required. Excellent written, advanced assessment and report writing skills and an ability to communicate with clarity and confidence are essential requirements. The position requires access to facilities for home working and involves nationwide travel and it is therefore essential that applicants are able to drive. If you are interested in this exciting role, please send your CV with covering letter to Angie Jackson, Operations Manager to or contact her on if you wish to discuss the position further. For more information on our company, please visit our website. |
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Are you thinking about working in Independent Practice? Are you an expert in your field? Consider joining The OT Practice What We Do Therapy services
Consultancy services We provide consultancy in the form of expert advice and training to the mainstream and disability commercial sectors. Benefits Of Joining The OT Practice
What We Are Looking For?
If You Would Like To Be Part Of The Team, Simply Follow The Steps Below Step 1 – Send us your CV Step 2 – Time to say hello We will invite you to one of our selection days if we would like to say hello and get to know a little more about you and your expert skills. Don’t forget this is your opportunity to ask us questions too. Step 3 – Join the team If successful at interview we will invite you to join the team, where you will be guided through our comprehensive registration process. For further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch t+44 (0)144 or visit our website www.theotpractice.co.uk |
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Based: Hook in Hampshire
Introduction This is a full time office based role near Hook in Hampshire and reports to the Director of Therapy Services. It requires an Occupational Therapist who has experience across multiple specialisms. This role is ideal for someone who is looking to move away from hands on clinical work, but still wants to use and build on their OT skills and knowledge every day to help our clients. The role relies on the expert knowledge of the individual to advise potential clients who are enquiring about our services. It is the responsibility of the Client Manager to discuss the options and ultimately convert the enquiry into a case, and manage that case while it is active. The primary goal of the client manger is to make the client feel like they are in safe hands and give them total confidence and comfort in the knowledge that they are under our care. The personal skills and temperament of the successful candidate will be of great importance. We pride ourselves on being a caring and friendly, but professional company. Nikki, the company founder has an extensive clinical background with a strong sense of ethics and a desire to help. We believe the growth and success of our business to date is directly attributable to ensuing these values, combined with expert knowledge, are at the core of everything we do. It is therefore essential that our client manager, the primary point of contact with our clients, is able to constantly and consistently uphold these values, and believe in them in the same way we do. Our Company ethos
Details of the role The successful candidate will be responsible for the following core tasks:
o Assigning/finding therapists from within or sometime outside of our network o Discussing recommendations with the client o Managing the process, client and therapist o Enforcing agreed deadlines o Reviewing reports and treatment recommendations Client liaison with the follow types of clients: o Individual private client cases o Building relationships and generating repeat work with professional clients (mainly Solicitors & Case Managers) o Building relationships & contact point with major contracts such as local authorities and schools
Skills and qualifications The following skills and qualifications will be required/desirable:
Personal skills & attributes Fundamental to this role is the character and temperament of the individual. They will be expected to take responsibility for the running of their area of the business, which will take a high level of organization, efficiency and sense of responsibility for it to run smoothly. Important personal skills and attributes include:
Incentives We know this role will be challenging and require significant effort. We also know the successful candidate will be instrumental in the ongoing success of the business and we believe that the person in this role should have a share in that success. Therefore there will be an incentive scheme linked to the Client Manager role whereby they can earn significant supplementary income over and above their base salary. The incentive scheme will include a monthly revenue share element and bonus determined quarterly based on client satisfaction criteria. Full details will be discussed at interview stage. Applications & enquiries Applicants should submit a CV and covering letter to or if you would like to discuss the role in more detail please call Nikki on .  |
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Based: Hook in Hampshire Introduction This is a full time office based role near Hook in Hampshire and reports to the Director of Therapy Services. It requires an organised and engaging person with excellent people and project management skills. Although a clinical background in Occupational Therapy would be an advantage, it is not a requirement for this role. The role is to manage and provide administrative support to our key account clients. This person will not be expected to win new business contracts although they will be involved in the process of identifying opportunities and assisting with the tendering/proposal process if required. The primary goal of the account manager is to ensure that our key clients are provided with a high quality service and given all the support that is needed. In addition, they will need to work with the therapist(s) who are servicing the contracts to ensure they are delivering what is required to a high standard. The personal skills and temperament of the successful candidate will be of great importance. We pride ourselves on being a caring and friendly, but professional company. We believe the growth and success of our business to date is directly attributable to ensuring these values are at the core of everything we do. It is therefore essential that our account manager, one of the primary points of contact with our clients, is able to constantly and consistently uphold these values, and believe in them in the same way we do. Our Company ethos
Details of the role The successful candidate will be responsible for the following core tasks:
o Pre-engagement meetings and preparation with clients o On site meetings/visits o Preparation of contract documentation o Sourcing therapists for contracts o Regular updates and check-ins with clients o Regular updates and check-ins with therapists o Problem solving and administration for clients o Case/report tracking, quality control and managing timescales o Invoicing (Clients & Therapists)
Skills and qualifications The following skills and qualifications will be required/desirable:
Personal skills & attributes Fundamental to this role is the character and temperament of the individual. They will be expected to take responsibility for their clients, which will take a high level of organisation, efficiency and sense of ownership. Important personal skills and attributes include:
Applications & enquiries Applicants should submit a CV and covering letter to or if you would like to discuss the role in more detail please call Nikki on . |
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