In brief
This Disability Assessor role involves evaluating how health conditions impact daily life through telephone, video, or face-to-face consultations. The core work focuses on gathering detailed information from clients and writing comprehensive reports to support the DWP in determining benefit claim eligibility.
Best for
NMC registered nurses and HCPC qualified allied health professionals
Non-negotiable
1 year or more broad post-registration experience required.
Worth knowing
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm working hours apply.
What you need
Required
NMC registration
Clearly required in the listing
HCPC registration
Clearly required in the listing
Communication
Clearly required in the listing
IT skills
Clearly required in the listing
Clinical assessment
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Conduct client assessments
Clearly stated in the job description.
Gather clinical information
Clearly stated in the job description.
Produce factual reports
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Mid-level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
1 years
of relevant experience stated for this role
Clearly stated in the listing
Evidence from the listing
Years required
“What we look for; An NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist with 1 year’s or more broad post-registration experience Someone wh…”
Experience level
“…HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist with 1 year’s or more broad post-registration experience Someone who is proactive and keen to learn Excellent oral and written comm…”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply. What is on offer as a Disability Assessor? - Excellent starting salary at £39,500pa - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm working hours - Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available) - Leeds based when working on-site - 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays + the ability to buy or sell 5 more days + pension - Hybrid/home working available - NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided What does the PIP Disability Assessor role involve? The PIP Disability Assessor role will involve you carrying out 3 to 4 client assessments per day. A typical day will see you carry out telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You’ll listen to their experiences, ask questions and use your insights to produce a factual report to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine their eligibility for the claim. That's the good news; the DWP make the final decision, you don't. Your role is to gather information and produce the report. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a well-established, people focussed organisation. You'll receive outstanding training and support to ensure you are the best you can be in your new Disability Assessor role! What we look for; An NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist with 1 year’s or more broad post-registration experience Someone who is proactive and keen to learn Excellent oral and written communication skills Competent IT and computer skills Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health Please click “apply” today if you are open to hearing more! Disability Assessor 1 PIP Functional Assessor WCA Personal Independence Payment
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