Key Skills & Requirements

We welcome applications from allied health professionals with strong clinical backgrounds who are committed to high standards of practice.

We are specifically looking for Neuro- physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

While previous medico-legal experience is not essential, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Clinical and Professional Practice

• Current Practice: You must be actively engaged in a clinical role that involves direct patient care, whether within the public or private sector.
• UK-Based Experience: A minimum of five years’ clinical practice within the UK is required.
• Professional Experience: Care Experts must possess at least ten years of post-qualification experience at a senior level, underpinned by degree-level or higher qualifications.
• Professional Registration: You must hold current registration with your relevant professional body (e.g., HCPC or NMC), with no ongoing or pending internal or regulatory investigations.

2. Skills and Competencies

• Care Planning Expertise: Demonstrable experience in assessing care needs and recommending appropriate care packages is essential.
• Quantitative and Analytical Skills: You must be able to prepare and justify costed recommendations with clarity and precision.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, along with sound numeracy, are required – especially the ability to convey complex clinical reasoning in a clear and concise manner.
• Professionalism: A consistent commitment to timeliness, responsiveness, and meeting deadlines is expected.

3. Commitment and Availability

• Time Commitment: A minimum availability of 10 hours per week for medico-legal work is required. This should include time during the working week (Monday to Friday) for supervision, report writing, and case conferences.
• Ongoing Development: A proactive approach to maintaining both clinical and medico-legal continuing professional development (CPD) is essential.

4. Mobility

Travel Requirements: The ability to travel for assessments is desirable. A full UK driving licence or equivalent travel capability is required.

5. How to Apply

For an informal conversation to understand more about our business, or if you wish to apply for a post please email jobs@annecossar.co.uk