Disability Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Croydon, England is seeking Registered Nurses, Physios, Paramedics, or Occupational Therapists. The role involves conducting meaningful assessments of individuals with a range of health conditions, interpreting medical evidence, and compiling reports for the Department for Work and Pensions. Applicants must have UK experience and the ability to work autonomously while showcasing excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Opportunities for development and progression

Genuine work-life balance

Qualifications

• Registered Nurses, Physios, Paramedics or Occupational Therapists required.
• UK experience is essential.
• IT competency is a must-have.

Responsibilities

• Conduct meaningful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face.
• Interpret medical evidence and assemble comprehensive reports.
• Support decision-making by the Department for Work and Pensions.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Receptive to feedback

Proactive and keen to learn

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

At least 1 year's post-registration experience

Job description

Overview

• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Great opportunities for development and progression within PFAS, including Clinical Coaching, Training Roles and Clinical Support Managers.
• Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, to gain a clear understanding of how their challenges and the ways their disability affect them impact their daily life.
• Work within an office style environment and at home, to complete approximately 45 minute, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face.
• Interpret medical evidence and gather your findings into a comprehensive report to support decision-making by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
• Are you seeking a genuine work-life balance in an organisation that supports you to be great in your role?
• We are looking for Healthcare professionals who wish to thrive as you use and develop your clinical skills in a different way, enabling people to move forward with their lives.
• We can only accept applications from Registered Nurses, Physios, Paramedics and Occupational Therapists.

Requirements

• NMC/HCPC registration is required.
• You must have at least 1 year’s broad post-registration experience and UK experience is essential.
• Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and IT competency is a must-have.