Registered Adult Assessor

Everpool Recruitment; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Annual bonus up to 10%

Employee discounts

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is seeking a Clinical Assessor based in Newport (Isle of Wight). The role encompasses PIP and WCA assessments, a hybrid working model, and a full-time schedule from Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with part-time options (3/4 days).

You will conduct telephone and face-to-face assessments, review medical evidence, and produce objective reports for the DWP. A minimum of 1 year post-registration experience and current NMC/HCPC/GPHC registration are required, with strong communication

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent post-registration experience in a relevant adult setting.
• At least 1 year of active NMC, HCPC or GPHC registration.
• Strong communication and assessment skills.
• Excellent report-writing and typing skills.
• Good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone and face‑to‑face assessments with claimants.
• Explore how health conditions affect everyday activities and work.
• Review medical evidence and health questionnaires.
• Ask detailed questions about functional ability.
• Use your clinical reasoning skills.
• Produce clear, accurate and objective reports for the DWP.
• Make recommendations based on your assessment findings.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Report writing

Job description

Clinical Assessor

Nurses | Occupational Therapists | Physiotherapists | Paramedics | Pharmacists

Hybrid Role

Full-time | Monday–Friday | 9am–5pm

Part time available - 3/4 days

Location: Newport (Isle of Wight)

Salary: £48,000 straring (+ 1k at 12 months - performance based)

PIP assessments - (looks at how a disability/health condition affects daily living and mobility)

WCA assessments - (looks at how a person's health condition/disability affects their functional ability in relation to work‑related activities)

What will you be doing?

• Conduct telephone and face‑to‑face assessments with claimants
• Explore how health conditions affect everyday activities and work
• Review medical evidence and health questionnaires
• Ask detailed questions about functional ability
• Use your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills
• Produce clear, accurate and objective reports for the DWP
• Make recommendations based on your assessment findings

What you need:

• At least 1 year of recent post‑registration experience in a relevant adult setting
• At least 1 year of active NMC, HCPC or GPHC registration
• Strong communication and assessment skills
• Excellent report‑writing and typing skills
• Good IT skills
• The ability to work independently and manage your own caseload

Benefits:

• Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
• No nights or weekends
• Hybrid working
• Full‑time opportunities following training
• £1,000 salary increases at 6/12 months (depending on role and performance based)
• Up to 10% bonus based on quality and performance
• 5% one of approval bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• Excellent career progression opportunitiesEmployee discounts at around 1,000 retailers
• 24/8 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing app and BUPA Anytime Helpline
• ShareSave scheme
• Paid volunteering day each year

Full training provided Successful candidates will complete a comprehensive 12‑week training programme, covering:

• Assessment techniques
• DWP guidelines and requirements
• Report writing
• Functional assessment skills
• Role‑specific training and supportYou don't need previous Clinical Assessor experience — your clinical experience and transferable assessment skills are what matter.

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