Nurse Disability Assessor HYBRID

iGo Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Nurse Disability Assessor for hybrid work in Manchester. The role offers an annual salary of £37,800 - £39,800 plus benefits. Ideal candidates will have a valid NMC pin and at least 12 months' nursing experience. Full training is provided, and benefits include private medical insurance and generous leave options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months' experience as a nurse is required.
• Full training is provided for all candidates without prior health and disability assessment experience.

Responsibilities

• Compile 3 assessments and 3 reports a day once training is completed.
• Conduct telephone, video, and face-to-face functional assessments.
• Liaise with clinical peers for evidence gathering.

Skills

Valid NMC pin

Experience as a nurse

Job description

Overview

Nurse Disability Assessor for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - Hybrid Working

Pay

£37,800/pa - £39,800 + benefits + bonus

Nurses

RGN, RMN, RNLD

Why join 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.

Nurse Disability Assessor 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 for hybrid roles
• No previous health and disability assessor experience required as full, paid training is provided

Nurse Disability Assessor role

• Compile 3 assessments + 3 reports a day once training is completed
• Annual salary of £37,800 - £39,800 with salary increases and yearly bonus
• Full training is supplied over an initial 7 week period, completed as virtual/remote homebased teaching and assessments
• Hybrid working on completion of training (3 days at home - 2 days in the office)
• 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)

Nurse Disability Assessor 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