Disability Assessor Nurse

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

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Disability Assessor Nurse for a hybrid position involving both home-based and clinic work. The role offers a competitive salary range of £43,000 - £45,000 along with extensive training and benefits including 25 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with at least 12 months of experience, ready to conduct assessments and compile reports as part of a supportive team.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme (contributory up to 6%)

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 3X salary

Paid volunteering day each year

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months' experience as a nurse.
• Appropriate workspace within a home setting for role completion.
• No previous health and disability assessor experience required.

Responsibilities

• Compile 3 assessments and 3 reports a day after training.
• Conduct impartial health assessments without making claim outcome decisions.
• Liaise with clinical peers and support organizations to gather evidence.

Skills

Nursing experience

Communication skills

Report compilation

Education

Valid NMC pin

Job description

Disability Assessor Nurse for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - HYBRID HOMEBASED

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

Nurses: RGN, RMN, RNLD

Why go with 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, meaning 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 (equipment for the role provided)
• 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/pa - £45,000/pa with salary increases and yearly bonus
• Full training is supplied over an initial 7 week period, completed as virtual/remote home‑based 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