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Disability Assessor - Durham

Disability Assessor - Durham

Everpool

Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month

Durham, Durham DH1 5UL, England

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

Full Time

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The position of Clinical Disability Assessor / Functional Assessor offers a salary ranging from £37,500 to £39,500.
Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in the clinical field and 1 year registered with the NMC/HCPC.
The role is a hybrid position based in Durham, requiring 3 days on-site and 2 days home-based work.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, totaling 37.5 hours per week, with part-time options available after training.
The role involves conducting assessments for individuals claiming PIP benefits and requires strong typing and IT skills, as well as excellent communication abilities.

Clinical Disability Assessor / Functional Assessor Salary: £37,500-£39,500Hours: Monday – Friday (37.5hrs/09:00am – 17:00pm) Part Time hours available after training.Location: DurhamHybrid Position: 3 days on site 2 days homebasedStart Date: February 2024 onwards.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 Disability Assessors. Embark on a journey to enhance your clinical knowledge, enjoy a work-life balance, and explore a different facet of your profession.Qualifications Sought: All the below occupations MUST HAVE at least 1 years in the clinical field and 1 years registered on the NMC/HCPC body. – This is ESSENTIAL.Please Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time.Requirements:

Strong typing skills 35 – 40wpm – this is essential.
Strong IT Skills – able to use and adapt to new databases.
Full HCPC/NMC registration – Must Have 1 years on the NMC/HCPC Body and in the clinical field.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work under pressure.

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 or conditions.
Write and submit reports using a specialised IT System.

If you’re interested in the above position, please ensure your CV is complete up to date and click APPLY and submit your updated CV application. If you wish to learn more about the role please contact me on the below email and we can arrange a call at a time and date suitable for you Consultant: Tom Email:

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