Disability Assessor – WCA (Work Capability Assessment - L4)

PFAS (Personal Functional Assessment Services); Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Disability Assessor to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will conduct assessments to evaluate the impact of disabilities on daily activities, ensuring a respectful and supportive experience for claimants. Your clinical expertise will be essential in analyzing information and producing concise reports. This permanent, full-time position offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals while working within a professional and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about helping others and possess strong analytical skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months clinical experience as a qualified healthcare professional.
• Broad clinical knowledge and ability to analyze information critically.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments to understand claimants' challenges.
• Create accurate reports based on clinical information and evidence.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Report writing

Communication skills

Critical analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Qualified healthcare professional

Tools

Computer software

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Disability Assessor, you will play a crucial role in interviewing claimants to understand the challenges they face. By completing thorough assessments and examinations via telephone, video call, or face-to-face means, you will assess how our claimant’s disability/condition/illness impacts their functional ability on daily activities in a respectful, non-biased, and reassuring manner.

Salary: £39,500.00

Type: Permanent

Full time: 37.5 hours

With proven experience of working within a medical background you will:

1. Analyse information critically to create accurate and concise reports.
2. Interpret clinical information and evidence.
3. Maintain professional standards in written communication and adherence to code of conduct.
4. Provide positive experiences for claimants and colleagues, meeting quality and productivity targets.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

1. A minimum of 12 months of clinical experience as a qualified healthcare professional (listed below).
2. An ability to demonstrate a broad clinical knowledge.
3. Previous experience in using computer software including Microsoft Office.