Disability Assessor Nurse HYBRID

iGo Recruitment; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment company is seeking a Disability Assessor Nurse for a hybrid role involving assessments for Personal Independence Payment. The position offers a salary between £43,000 - £45,000 plus benefits and training. Candidates must have a valid NMC pin and are expected to compile assessments and reports. Benefits include 25 days annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Shopping discounts

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• Valid NMC pin required.
• Minimum of 12 months' experience as a nurse.
• No previous health and disability assessor experience required.

Responsibilities

• Compile 3 assessments and reports per day post-training.
• Conduct holistic health and disability assessments.
• Liaise with clinical peers to gather necessary evidence.

Skills

Nursing experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Valid NMC pin

12 months nursing experience

Job description

Overview

Disability Assessor Nurse for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) – Hybrid Working

Starting salary: £43,000 - £45,000/pa + benefits + bonus

Nurses: RGN, RMN, RNLD

Why join us

As healthcare professionals we understand the challenges presented by the current healthcare sector, allowing us to provide detailed and honest insight into the role as a colleague. We offer unparalleled support throughout the application process, including 24/7 availability and intensive one-on-one interview preparation, contributing to an enviable placement success rate and a 100% feedback rating.

Disability Assessor Nurse Requirements

• Valid NMC pin
• A minimum of 12 months' experience as a nurse
• Appropriate work space within home setting that allows you to successfully complete your role, including broadband connection for hybrid roles
• No previous health and disability assessor experience required as full, paid training is provided

Disability Assessor Nurse role

• Compile 3 assessments + 3 reports a day once training is completed
• Annual salary of £43,000 - £45,000 with salary increases and yearly bonus
• Full training is supplied over an initial 7 week period, completed as virtual/remote homebased teaching and assessments
• Hybrid working on completion of training (3 days at home - 2 days in the clinic)
• Conducting impartial, holistic health and disability assessments only and does not require you to make any decisions on claim outcomes
• Carry out telephone, video and/ or face-to-face functional assessments to establish any functional restriction caused by a claimant's health concern
• Be the point of contact during the consultation stage for claimants with a wide range of health conditions and disabilities
• Liaise with a range of clinical peers across the NHS and private healthcare sector, charities, and support organisations to obtain evidence that assists in the production of detailed reports
• Compile reports, which are then dispatched for review and decision as to eligibility
• Paper-based Reviews and initial Triage are a part of this role (training provided)

Disability Assessor Nurse Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell extra 5 days of leave
• Pension scheme (contributory up to 6%)
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance 3X salary
• Maternity and Paternal leave
• Reimbursement of your annual NMC registration fee; supported/paid CPD
• Health screening every two years, after one year's service
• Professional training and development, covering well over the required CPD hours to revalidate and maintain your professional registration
• Shopping discounts across 1,000 retailers
• A paid volunteering day each year

Apply now to discuss disability assessor roles and see if it could be a good fit for you