Hybrid Disability Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Colwyn Bay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Colwyn Bay is seeking a Functional Assessor to autonomously assess claimants for Work Capability Assessments (WCA). The role involves interpreting medical evidence and documenting findings to support decision-making. Ideal candidates must be qualified healthcare professionals with strong communication skills and IT competency. This position offers a hybrid working model, a competitive salary, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience; UK experience is essential.
• Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Assess claimants autonomously through remote or in-person formats.
• Document findings in comprehensive reports for DWP decision-making.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Strong IT competency

Education

Qualified Nurse, Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, to gain a clear understanding of how their challenges and the ways their disability affects them impacts their daily life.

Working within an office style environment and at home, to complete approximately detailed, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face.

Interpret medical evidence and gather your findings into a comprehensive report, to support the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Responsibilities

• Assess claimants autonomously, across a broad range of health conditions, through remote or in-person formats as appropriate.
• Interpret medical evidence and document findings in comprehensive reports to inform DWP decision-making (Health Assessment and Advisory Services - HAAS).
• Conduct assessments with individuals who are applying for Work Capability Assessment (WCA).
• Maintain high professional standards, ensuring assessments are respectful, accurate and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in and complete an in-depth, fully paid training programme; role counts towards clinical hours and maintains registration requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualified Nurse, Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist.
• NMC/HCPC registration is required.
• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience; UK experience is essential.
• Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and strong IT competency.

Conditions and Benefits

• Salary: £39,500 per annum.
• Permanent – full time or part time available (Mon-Fri).
• Hybrid working with a mix of remote and assessment centre activity for a healthy work-life balance.
• A generous annual leave package plus all bank holidays off.
• A collaborative and dynamic working environment with opportunities for development and progression.

About the Role

As a Functional Assessor you will work autonomously to assess the cases of claimants who are applying for Work Capacity (WCA) as part of the DWP Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). The funding helps support individuals financially who are unable to work or live as independently as possible. Some assessments may be conducted remotely.

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