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Disability Assessor

Disability Assessor

Everpool

Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 3 days

Durham, Durham DH1 5UL, England

£29,000 - £34,800 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position of PIP Disability Assessor is available for registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, or Paramedics in Durham.
The salary ranges from £37,500 to £39,500 for hybrid positions and £36,000 to £37,000 for fully remote roles, with a requirement to live within an hour's commute of Durham.
Candidates must have at least one year of registration on the NMC/HCPC register and a minimum of 12 months experience in a relevant field.
The role involves conducting assessments for individuals claiming PIP benefits and requires excellent communication, typing, and IT skills.
Working hours are Monday to Friday for 37.5 hours per week, with part-time options available after training.

PIP Disability Assessor – Nurse, Physio, OT or ParamedicLocation: Durham Hybrid Position: 3 days on site 2 days homebased - £37,500 - £39,500 Remote role - £36,000 - £37,000 (you must live within 1 hour commute of Durham)Hours: Monday – Friday (37.5hrs/09:00am – 17:00pm) Part-time hours also available after training.Are you a registered Adult RGN/RMN/RNLD, Physio, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic seeking a career change? Everpool Recruitment are searching for qualified individuals like you to join the team as a Disability Assessor. Embark on a journey to enhance your clinical knowledge, enjoy a work-life balance, and explore a different facet of your profession.Requirements:

Full HCPC/NMC registration – must have at 1 year of registration on the NMC/HCPC register and at least 12 months experience in a relevant field.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work under pressure.
Strong typing skills - 35wpm +
Strong IT Skills – able to use and adapt to new databases.

Main Duties:

Speak with individuals claiming PIP benefit either over face to face / telephone or virtual assessments.
Conduct consultation sessions with cases organised, freeing you from appointment admin.
Work with people presenting complex conditions, including physical, mental health, cognitive and sensory impairments.
Meeting targets and completing clinical tasks.
Conduct thorough functional medical assessments of disabilities and conditions.
Write and submit reports using a specialised IT System.

Please Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time. How to Apply: Email your application toor apply via the link provided.For questions or additional details please contact Jay Gibbons on or . We look forward to receiving your application.

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