Clinical Assessor - Lewes

Everpool Recruitment; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Paid volunteering day

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is seeking a Clinical Assessor in Lewes to conduct telephone and face-to-face assessments for PIP and WCA, with a full-time 9am–5pm Mon-Fri pattern and hybrid working. Part-time options (3/4 days) are available, and a comprehensive 12‑week training programme is provided.

You will review medical evidence, explore how conditions affect daily living and work, ask detailed questions about functional ability, and produce clear, accurate reports for the DWP.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of post-registration experience in a relevant adult setting.
• At least 1 year of active NMC, HCPC or GPHC registration.
• Strong communication and assessment skills.
• Excellent report-writing and typing skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage caseload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone and face-to-face assessments with claimants.
• Explore how health conditions affect everyday activities and work.
• Review medical evidence and health questionnaires.
• Ask detailed questions about functional ability.
• Use your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.
• Produce clear, accurate and objective reports for the DWP.
• Make recommendations based on your assessment findings.

Skills

Strong communication

Assessment skills

Report writing

Typing skills

IT skills

Independent work

Education

Active NMC/HCPC/GPHC registration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Clinical Assessor

Nurses | Occupational Therapists | Physiotherapists | Paramedics | Pharmacists

Full-time | Monday–Friday | 9am–5pm

Part time available - 3/4 days

Location: Lewes

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 - (+ 1k at 6/12 months - performance based)

PIP assessments - 3 a day (looks at how a person's disability/health condition affects their daily living and mobility)

WCA assesseents -5/6 a day (looks at how a person's health condition/disability affects their functional ability in relation to work‑related activities)

What will you be doing?

• Conduct telephone and face‑to‑face assessments with claimants
• Explore how health conditions affect everyday activities and work
• Review medical evidence and health questionnaires
• Ask detailed questions about functional ability
• Use your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills
• Produce clear, accurate and objective reports for the DWP
• Make recommendations based on your assessment findings

What you need:

• At least 1 year of recent post‑registration experience in a relevant adult setting
• At least 1 year of active NMC, HCPC or GPHC registration
• Strong communication and assessment skills
• Excellent report‑writing and typing skills
• Good IT skills
• The ability to work independently and manage your own caseload

Benefits:

• Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
• No nights or weekends
• Hybrid working
• Full‑time opportunities following training
• £1,000 salary increases at 6/12 months (depending on role and performance based)
• Up to 10% bonus based on quality and performance
• 5% one of approval bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Employee discounts at around 1,000 retailers
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing app and BUPA Anytime Helpline
• ShareSave scheme
• Paid volunteering day each year

Full training provided Successful candidates will complete a comprehensive 12‑week training programme, covering:

• Assessment techniques
• DWP guidelines and requirements
• Report writing
• Functional assessment skills
• Role‑specific training and support

supportYou don't need previous Clinical Assessor experience — your clinical experience and transferable assessment skills are what matter.