Paramedic Disability Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Burnley is seeking a Disability Assessor. This position offers a blend of remote and in-office work, allowing you to utilize your clinical skills. Successful candidates will be paramedics with HCPC registration and at least one year of UK post-registration experience. The role includes assessing claimants for Personal Independence Payment, with a generous leave package and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working patterns

Collaborative work environment

Fully-paid training

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Only applications from Paramedics will be considered.
• UK experience is essential.
• Proactive and receptive to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Understand how health conditions affect daily living and independence.
• Conduct assessments via various means including face-to-face.
• Compile findings into a comprehensive report.

Skills

Clinical experience

Excellent communication skills

IT competency

Education

HCPC registration

Minimum 1 year post-registration experience

Job description

Overview

Mixture of remote and assessment centre working, offering an exceptional work-life balance. A Paramedic seeking a genuine balance and the opportunity to thrive in a brand new healthcare environment will utilise and develop clinical skills as a Disability Assessor.

As a Disability Assessor you will work autonomously to assess claimants applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as part of the DWP Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). Assessments may be conducted remotely and cover a broad range of health conditions.

An in-depth training programme is provided and fully paid for, helping you feel fully equipped for your new role. This role also counts towards clinical hours to support your registration.

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

Responsibilities

• Use clinical experience to understand how health conditions affect daily living and independence.
• Conduct assessments in office, home, or remotely via telephone, video, or face-to-face interactions.
• Interpret medical evidence and compile findings into a comprehensive report to support DWP decision-making.

Qualifications

• Only applications from Paramedics will be considered for this vacancy.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Minimum of 1 year 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.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave package with bank holidays off.
• Hybrid working with flexible patterns to support work/life balance.
• Collaborative and dynamic working environment.
• Fully-paid training programme.
• Opportunities for development and progression.

Additional Information

Location: Keighley, Stockport, Halifax, Bradford, Leeds, Wigan and other locations; positions may be hybrid with remote elements.

Salary: £37,800 per year (examples shown are for illustration and may vary by location); Permanent, full-time (Mon-Fri).

To express interest in this Disability Assessor role, please apply now.