Hybrid Disability Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Disability Assessor to work autonomously in a hybrid role. You will assess individuals applying for disability benefits while utilizing your clinical skills in a supportive environment. The role offers flexible working patterns, a comprehensive training program, and a generous benefits package. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in the UK.

Benefits

Generous annual-leave package

Collaborative working environment

Fully-paid training program

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurses, Physiotherapists, Paramedics, Pharmacists or Occupational Therapists only.
• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience required.
• UK experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face.
• Interpret medical evidence and compile findings for DWP decision-making.
• Understand how health conditions affect daily life.

Skills

Clinical experience

Oral communication

Written communication

IT competency

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Mixture of remote and assessment centre working, offering an exceptional work-life balance.

Are you a qualified Nurse, Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist seeking a genuine work-life balance and a chance to thrive in a brand new healthcare environment, whilst both utilising and developing your clinical skills?

As a Disability Assessor you will work autonomously to assess the cases of claimants who are applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Work Capability Assessment (WCA) benefit, as part of the DWP Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). The funding helps support individuals to live as much of an independent life as possible. You will be completing assessments with individuals who have a broad range of health conditions, and you may conduct some assessments remotely.

An in-depth training programme is provided which is fully paid for, so you will feel fully equipped for your new role - plus this role counts towards your clinical hours, so you will maintain and uphold your registration.

An excellent benefits package as a Disability Assessor includes (but not limited to):

Benefits

• A generous annual-leave package, plus all bank holidays off.
• Hybrid working with flexible patterns to champion healthy work/life balance.
• A collaborative and dynamic working environment
• A robust fully-paid training programme
• Great opportunities for development and progression

Responsibilities

• Use your clinical experience to understand how health conditions affect daily life and how disability impacts individuals’ challenges.
• Work in an office style environment and at home to complete detailed, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face.
• Interpret medical evidence and compile findings into a comprehensive report to support DWP decision-making.

Requirements

• We can only accept applications from Qualified Nurses, Physiotherapists, Paramedics, Pharmacists or Occupational Therapists for this vacancy.
• NMC/HCPC registration is required.
• You must have at least 1 year of 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 essential.

How to apply

If you are interested in discovering more about this Disability Assessor role, please apply now.

Company and notices

Aspect Healthcare is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency. Aspect Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

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