Disability Assessor

JR United Kingdom; North East; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a PIP Functional Assessor and utilize your clinical skills in a hybrid role based in Durham. Assess patients' conditions through detailed evaluations and contribute to high-quality patient care while enjoying a flexible working environment and competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular increases

25 days annual leave plus service allowance

Flexible working and optional overtime

NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement and ongoing CPD support

Pension and life assurance

Employee well-being support

Referral bonus scheme

Lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a registered Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, or Occupational Therapist.
• Registered with NMC/HCPC.
• Post-registration UK experience in NHS or private healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assess how conditions impact daily living through face-to-face and telephone assessments.
• Communicate findings effectively through reports.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Proficiency in IT systems

Education

Current, unrestricted NMC/HCPC registration

PIP Assessor: RN, RMN, RNLD, HCPC Registered Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists

Minimum 1-year post-registration UK experience

Job description

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About You: Join Medacs Healthcare as a PIP Functional Assessor and use your clinical expertise in a rewarding hybrid role based in Durham.

As an experienced registered Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, or Occupational Therapist, you'll assess, discuss, and report on how conditions impact daily living through face-to-face and telephone assessments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Proficiency in typing and IT systems
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality service

Essential Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted NMC/HCPC registration
• PIP Assessor: Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), or Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) HCPC Registered Paramedics, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists
• Minimum 1-year post-registration UK experience (NHS or private healthcare)

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary with regular increases
• Generous annual leave (25 days + service allowance)
• Flexible working and optional overtime
• NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement and ongoing CPD support (T&Cs apply)
• Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, and more
• Employee well-being support with access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral bonus scheme (£2,500) and employee recognition programs
• Access to discounts through our Lifestyle platform

Why Choose Us?

• Develop Your Expertise: Become a skilled Functional Assessor and report writer.
• Work Autonomously with Support: Balance independence with team collaboration.
• Career Progression Opportunities: Gain experience in coaching, auditing, and team management.
• Work-Life Balance: No evenings, weekends, or bank holidays with flexible and hybrid working options.

Ready to Make a Difference?

How to Apply:

Please apply with your up-to-date CV. You must provide evidence of your UK right to work.

*OTE based on meeting all eligible criteria including hybrid working, increases + optional overtime

To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.

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