Nurse Disability Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Nurse for the role of Disability Assessor. This hybrid position offers flexibility in working patterns and an excellent work-life balance. Responsibilities include assessing claimants' needs for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and compiling reports based on these assessments. Candidates must have NMC registration and at least one year of post-registration experience, along with strong clinical and communication skills.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Fully paid training program

Flexible working patterns

Collaboration and dynamism in the workplace

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Nurse with at least 1 year of broad post-registration experience.
• Proactive and receptive to feedback.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assess claimants applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
• Conduct assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face.
• Compile comprehensive reports to support DWP decision-making.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Excellent communication skills

IT competency

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Overview

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

Are you a qualified Nurse 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) benefit, as part of the DWP's 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 have the opportunity to 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):

• 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 work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, to gain a clear understanding of how their disability affects their daily life
• Work within 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 gather findings into a comprehensive report to support the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Requirements

• We can only accept applications from Nurses for this vacancy
• NMC 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

About this employer

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.