Disability Assessor

Are you an experienced caregiver? We're looking for Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Paramedics who are passionate about delivering high-quality care, by using your clinical expertise in a new way, within a supportive team environment.

About the role:

You'll assess individuals with a range of physical and/or mental health disabilities, in person or by phone, as part of their claim for the Personal Independence Payment scheme. Key responsibilities include:

• Building a rapport with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, including physical, sensory, mental health and cognitive issues.
• Using clinical experience and/or a physical assessment around the claimants daily activities to understand the severity of their conditions and what their limitations are
• Interpreting medical evidence and comprehensively reporting your findings on the conditions presented, to support the decision-making process for the PIP claim.

Requirements for the role

You do not need any experience as a Disability Assessor previously, as an excellent, in-depth training masterclass is provided, but we do require:

• Nurse, Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist qualification
• 12 months post reg clinical experience minimum
• Full registration with NMC/HCPC with no restrictions on pin
• Ability to work autonomously and I.T competency
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Excellent relationship building skills - empathy, active listening.

Benefits Package

• Office hours working, with flexible/part-time opportunities available post training completion
• Homebased/Hybrid working available
• Continuous CPD support provided, plus reimbursement of your annual HCPC/NMC registration fee
• Flexible benefits, including dental and travel insurance

TFS Healthcare is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.

TFS Healthcare will make reasonable adjustments and provide support for anyone who needs it either to apply or to succeed in the role.

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TFS Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

TFS Healthcare will make reasonable adjustments and provide support for anyone who needs it either to apply or to succeed in the role. We will also support people to access our clients' organisations with sensitivity, respect and care.