Clinical Assessor

TN United Kingdom; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Disability Assessor to leverage clinical expertise in a rewarding role. This position offers the chance to work independently while being part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality assessments for individuals with disabilities. With a competitive salary, flexible working options, and generous annual leave, this role not only supports your professional development but also provides excellent opportunities for career progression. Join a company that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package to enhance your work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible Working Solutions

NMC/HCPC Fee Reimbursement

Generous Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at Hundreds of Stores

Life Assurance Cover

Company Pension Scheme

Ongoing CPD

Employee Recognition Schemes

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or equivalent with current NMC/HCPC registration.
• Strong report writing and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone and face-to-face assessments with claimants.
• Submit detailed reports on health conditions affecting daily life.

Skills

Report Writing

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Typing Proficiency

IT Systems Navigation

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD)

Paramedic

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Job description

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Are you a health professional looking for a specialised role which will allow you to excel in your career?

As a Disability Assessor, you will use your clinical expertise to become an expert assessor and report writer. Whilst working autonomously, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering high quality functional assessment report for PIP.

At Medacs Healthcare, we are committed to your development and this role offers fantastic opportunities for progression and professional growth including supporting the assessment team with coaching, auditing, and team management.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary of £35,000 with uplifts of £1000 at 6 and 12 months* + optional overtime.
• Working hours: No evenings, weekends or bank holidays
• Flexible working solutions
• £2500 refer a friend scheme*
• NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement*
• Ongoing CPD
• Generous annual leave: 25 days plus an additional 5 based on service.
• Holiday Flexibility: Buy back/sell scheme plus extra birthday leave.
• Excellent opportunities for promotion and professional growth
• Comprehensive Benefits: Company pension scheme, life assurance cover, and more.
• Well-being Support: Access to the Employee Assistance Programme and Calm app.
• Employee Recognition and award schemes
• Discounts and Savings: Access to discounts at hundreds of stores and memberships via our Lifestyle platform.

About the role

As a Disability Assessor, you'll carry out a mixture of telephone and face-to-face assessments with claimants covering a wide range of disabilities and health conditions. Working independently, you will be using your clinical skills to assess, examine, talk, listen, and submit detailed reports of health conditions affecting their daily life.

Our assessors combine the highest levels of integrity with extensive clinical knowledge to offer the best service possible to our customers.

Essential skills include strong report writing, excellent communication, organisation, and time management. Proficiency in typing and the ability to navigate various IT systems are also required.

What we look for

• Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Paramedic, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
• Current NMC/HCPC registration with no restrictions