Rehabilitation Consultant

Location: UK (Remote / Hybrid working considered) Contract: Permanent The Bukola Group is partnering with a leading UK financial services organisation to recruit an experienced Rehabilitation Consultant to support Group Income Protection claims and early intervention activity. This is a highly impactful role, combining clinical expertise with vocational rehabilitation and stakeholder engagement, helping employees return to work safely and sustainably while supporting fair and accurate claims decisions. The Role You will provide expert medical and vocational insight to support Group Protection health claims, with a key focus on Income Protection. Working closely with claims assessors, employers and members, you will design and oversee rehabilitation and early intervention programmes that achieve positive outcomes for all parties. Key responsibilities include: * Providing clinical guidance and medical insight to claims assessors to support accurate claims decisions * Conducting detailed discussions and interviews with members and employers to understand biopsychosocial factors affecting health and work capacity * Producing clear, objective medical and vocational reports to support decision‑making in line with policy terms * Designing, implementing and monitoring rehabilitation and return‑to‑work programmes, including early intervention support * Liaising with external medical professionals and support services where required * Providing specialist vocational advice, including reasonable adjustments, to support absence resolution * Supporting employers to understand the benefits of early intervention and proactive absence management * Ensuring claims liability is managed appropriately and limited to the period required for a safe return to work * Delivering training and guidance to internal teams and external stakeholders on rehabilitation and early intervention * Developing and maintaining strong knowledge of Group Protection products, claims philosophy and underwriting strategy About You You are likely to bring: * Strong knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental health conditions * Experience applying biopsychosocial models to support vocational rehabilitation and return‑to‑work outcomes * Sound knowledge of relevant UK legislation, including the Equality Act 2010 and Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce clear written reports and conduct sensitive conversations * Strong influencing and relationship‑building skills, working effectively with claimants, employers and internal teams * Analytical capability to assess complex health information and translate this into practical recommendations * A proactive, solution‑focused approach to overcoming barriers to return to work * Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and deliver a high‑quality service Qualifications & Experience Desirable * Qualification as a healthcare professional, registered with the relevant professional body * Recent experience in vocational rehabilitation, ideally within the insurance or Group Protection environment