Occupational Health Workplace Assessor

Pay Band:Agenda for Change

Agenda for change

Band 6

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Neurodiversity Functional Assessor to join our Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service.The successful applicant will be primarily based in the Working Well Centre working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 0830 to 1630 but there will be requirement to travel across site where needed.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing an inclusive workplace where colleagues with neurodivergent conditions and differences are supported to achieve their potential.

Working as part of the Occupational Health & Wellbeing team, you will provide specialist, person-centred functional workplace assessments for employees who experience, or identify with, neurodivergent characteristics. This may include colleagues with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and other neurodevelopmental differences.

You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking Occupational Health & Wellbeing team with an opportunity to help shape and develop our approach to neurodiversity in the workplace.

The role provides the opportunity to make a tangible difference to colleagues by ensuring that workplace barriers are identified early and that practical, individualised support is put in place.

To provide a specialist workplace assessment service for employees and applicants who are neurodivergent or who require support to overcome workplace barriers.

The post holder will undertake holistic workplace needs assessments, identify strengths and areas requiring support, and recommend practical, reasonable and proportionate workplace adjustments that promote wellbeing, performance, inclusion and retention.

The post holder will act as a subject matter expert in workplace neurodiversity, supporting managers, Human Resources, Occupational Health and employees through the assessment, implementation and review of workplace adjustments.

The role contributes to the Trust's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda by promoting equitable access to employment and supporting the development of a neuroinclusive workplace culture. This role does not provide diagnostic assessment or clinical treatment.

You will work collaboratively with employees and managers to understand how an individual's neurodivergence may interact with their role, working environment and specific job demands.

Your assessments will focus on function rather than diagnosis, identifying strengths, barriers and practical workplace solutions that enable colleagues to work safely, effectively and confidently.

You will:

• Undertake comprehensive neurodiversity-focused functional workplace assessments.
• Explore the impact of areas such as executive functioning, attention, memory, communication, sensory processing, organisation and information processing on work.
• Identify individual strengths alongside areas where additional support may be beneficial.
• Recommend practical and proportionate workplace adjustments.
• Provide clear, high-quality written reports for employees and managers.
• Advise managers on implementing and reviewing reasonable adjustments.
• Support employees to identify appropriate strategies, equipment, assistive technology and ways of working.
• Signpost employees and managers to appropriate internal and external support, including Access to Work where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with Occupational Health clinicians, HR/People teams, managers and other relevant professionals.
• Contribute to the development of an inclusive and neurodiversity-informed workplace culture.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records in accordance with Occupational Health professional standards, UK GDPR and organisational requirements.

Post Title:Workplace Assessor (Neurodiversity)

Conduct comprehensive workplace assessments for staff and applicants referred to the service.

Identify barriers, strengths and workplace support requirements associated with neurodivergent conditions.

Assess the impact of role demands, workplace environments and working practices on individual performance and wellbeing.

Formulate practical recommendations for workplace adjustments.

Provide evidence-based advice regarding reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010.

Support the implementation and review of agreed adjustment plans.

• Manage an allocated caseload of referrals.
• Undertake face-to-face, virtual and workplace-based assessments.
• Complete professional reports within agreed service timescales.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records.
• Monitor outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of recommendations.
• Provide specialist advice to managers, Human Resources and Occupational Health colleagues regarding neurodiversity and workplace adjustments.
• Advise on practical solutions to support employee wellbeing, retention and performance.
• Support managers in facilitating inclusive workplace environments.
• Provide advice on assistive technology and workplace support solutions.

Support employees to access appropriate external funding and services.

Assist individuals through Access to Work application processes.

Liaise with external agencies and suppliers as appropriate.

• Deliver training, presentations and awareness sessions relating to neurodiversity and workplace inclusion.
• Develop workplace guidance and educational materials.
• Support organisational initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement and service evaluation activities.
• Contribute to the development of workplace assessment pathways and operational policies.
• Assist in collecting service performance data and outcome measures.
• Support the development of a consistent Trust-wide approach to workplace adjustments.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Process sensitive personal information in accordance with GDPR, Data Protection legislation and Trust policies.
• Ensure all records are stored and managed securely.

The post holder will provide direct support and specialist advice to employees and job applicants regarding workplace adjustments and support requirements. They will act as an advocate for inclusive employment practices whilst maintaining professional objectivity.

The post holder will contribute to:

Workplace adjustment procedures.

Neurodiversity support pathways.

Occupational Health policies and guidance.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.

Service improvement projects.

The post holder will:

Use Trust resources responsibly.

Advise on cost-effective workplace adjustments.

Support procurement recommendations for assistive technology and specialist services where appropriate.

The post holder may:

Deliver training and mentoring to staff.

Support managers through workplace adjustment processes.

Contribute specialist advice to multidisciplinary case discussions.

The post holder will not have direct line management responsibility.

Maintain confidential employee records.

Prepare written assessment reports.

Collect and analyse service activity data.

Utilise electronic patient and employee record systems appropriately.

Participate in audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Contribute to service evaluations.

Maintain awareness of emerging evidence and best practice relating to neurodiversity and workplace adjustments.

Contract:Permanent

Location / Department:Working Well Centre Newtown Road Worcester

Risk Assessment: Predominantly display screen equipment and office-based work, with regular virtual and face-to-face consultations. The role may involve lone working, travel between Trust sites, sustained concentration, handling sensitive information and occasional exposure to emotionally challenging conversations. The post holder must follow Trust risk assessment, lone-working, information governance and health and safety procedures.

Primarily office, clinic and workplace environment.

Regular travel across Trust locations.

Occasional lone working.

Use of display screen equipment for prolonged periods.

Permanent

Full-time

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Accountable to:Head of OH and Wellbeing Services

Reports to:Head of OH and Wellbeing Services

Internal: Occupational Health and Wellbeing colleagues, employees and job applicants, line managers, Human Resources, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Staff Networks, Learning and Development, Digital/IT, Health and Safety, Trade Union and staff-side representatives, safeguarding and clinical governance teams.

External: Access to Work, Specialist workplace adjustment providers, Assistive technology suppliers, Neurodiversity support organisations, Relevant professional networks and agencies

Works independently within established policies and professional guidelines.

Exercises judgement when assessing workplace barriers and making recommendations for adjustments.

Refers complex, high-risk or contentious issues to the Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing.

To undertake any other duties which is deemed appropriate to the band when requested by Senior Staff. The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post-holder.

Frequent requirement for sustained concentration when undertaking assessments, analysing information and preparing reports.

Regular requirement to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Frequent exposure to sensitive and sometimes distressing situations involving employees experiencing workplace difficulties, disability-related challenges or wellbeing concerns.

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.

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

United Kingdom

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

10 November 2026

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

United Kingdom