Local Authority Benefits and Homeless Prevention Service Medical Advisor, North London

Local Authority Benefits and Homeless Prevention Service Medical Advisor, North London Pay rate £35.29 per hour Contract role, Local Authority Housing and Benefits - Occupational Therapist We are recruiting for an experienced Medical Advisor for a Local Authority in North London. About the Role To work within Housing Needs to assess the housing problems experienced by people with health needs and disabilities and make recommendations on priority for rehousing. To provide expertise on health and disability issues which enable the Council to develop policies which improve housing options for people with disabilities. About You We''re looking for a proactive, Medical Adviser, to join the Benefits and Homeless Prevention Service. We are looking for an qualified allied health professional such as an occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, state registered nurse, physiotherapist, mental health specialist, autism specialist etc, to join the Medical Team situated within the Benefits and Homeless Prevention Team You will be responsible for delivering and monitoring processes to enable the successful delivery of the business objectives of the Medical Team. Provide an effective, customer focused, and fully accessible first point of contact service for service users who are living in unsuitable accommodation that impacts on their health/medical condition. Act as the focal point for expert advice and guidance on equipment assessments for disabled people and their carers ..... full job details .....