Disability Assessor
- Employer
- Ellis Jackson Recruitment
- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, , United Kingdom
- Salary
- £32k per year + Bonuses + Benefits
- Closing date
- 24 Apr 2019
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- Sector
- Healthcare & Medical
- Hours
- Part Time
- Flexibility
- Set hours
- Contract Type
- Permanent
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Job Title: PIP Disability Assessor (Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, Physiotherapist or Registered Nurse)
Location: Newcastle
Starting Salary: £32,000 per annum + bonuses + benefits + overtime opportunities
Hours: Full or part time available
Role Overview:
- Complete functional assessments and detailed reports in an Assessment Centre for personal independence payment
- Assess a varied caseload including conditions from a physical, mental health, cognitive and sensory impairment
- Engage with claimants to understand exactly how their disability affects them
- Review further medical evidence and complete a comprehensive and impartial evidence-based report
- You would be provided with a comprehensive induction training programme over a two-week period; followed by an individualised 12-16 week training package to support you through the learning curve to become a fully qualified Disability Assessor.
Employee Benefit Package:
- Attractive working hours (Monday-Friday - No nights, weekends or bank holidays)
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Bonus which can exceed £500 per month
- Private healthcare plan
- Pension scheme
- Further ongoing CPD training and internal courses
- Company phone and laptop provided to all staff
- Employee Assistance Programme (accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days per week)
- Excellent prospects for promotion and professional growth
- Weekend overtime options available
- Invites to internally funded social events
- Industry leading training and designated clinical manager
- Professional indemnity cover for Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Paramedics
- Revalidation support for Registered Nurses, Paramedics, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
- Split role opportunities for physiotherapists, who can combine the role of a Disability Assessor alongside musculoskeletal physiotherapy work
Requirements:
- You must be a qualified Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic or Doctor.
- Minimum 2 years of post-registration experience within a clinical setting
- Full registration with the relevant professional body (NMC/HCPC/GMC)
- Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills
- A positive, empathetic and professional manner
- Strong computer and IT skills
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously
- Skills in report writing is beneficial
- Previous experience as a Disability Assessor/Disability Analyst is advantageous but not essential as full training is provided
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