Disability Assessor

Disability Assessor
Locations: Pontefract
Salary: £37,800 pa
Permanent - full time or part time available, on a hybrid working basis.

The start date for this position is 9 December 2024, please only apply if you will be available to commence your new role on this day.

Are you seeking a genuine work-life balance in an organisation that supports you to be great in your role? We're looking to speak with Nurses, Physio's, Paramedics or Occupational Therapists who wish to thrive as you use and develop your clinical skills in a different way.

As a Disability Assessor you'll be responsible for carrying out full, holistic assessments with individuals who have a varied range of physical and/or mental health conditions and seeking to receive the PIP benefit scheme. An in-depth training programme is provided, so you will feel fully equipped for your new role, plus you'll earn over 100 hours of CPD points within your first 3 months!

Your excellent benefits package as a Disability Assessor includes:
Obtaining genuine work-life balance with part-time and hybrid patterns available
Monday - Friday, sociable office style hours - (no weekends, nights, long days)
All bank holidays off & generous annual leave package
Continuous training programmes provided, revalidation support and reimbursement of your annual HCPC/NMC registration fee
Pension scheme, and retain your earnings from any existing pensions (such as NHS)

Job responsibilities as a Disability Assessor:
Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, to gain a clear understanding of how their challenges and the ways their disability affects them impacts their daily life
Working within an office style environment and at home, completing meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face
Interpret medical evidence and gather your findings into a comprehensive report, to support the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Requirements as a Disability Assessor:
We can only accept applications from Nurses, Physio's, Paramedics or Occupational Therapists
NMC pin registration is required
You must have at least 1 year's 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 I.T competency is a must-have

If you are interested in discovering more about this Nurse Functional Assessor role, please apply now.



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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £37,800.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Private dental insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay
Transport links
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:
Pontefract, West Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
UK Nursing: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
NMC or HCPC (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 09/12/2024