Disability Assessor job in Gainsborough at TFS Healthcare

Are you an experienced Healthcare professional looking for a new role with a better work life balance? We are looking for Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists or Paramedics who are looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to develop your clinical skills and knowledge.

As a PIP Disability Assessor, you will be responsible for carrying out full holistic, face-to-face assessments with individuals who have a varied range of physical and/or mental health disabilities. These individuals are seeking to receive the PIP benefit scheme.

Part of your role as a Disability Assessor will be to use your clinical experience by looking into various different activities of daily living and doing a physical assessment if necessary, to understand the severity of their conditions and what their limitations are. In addition, you will gather your findings into a comprehensive and concise report and interpret medical evidence to support the decision-making process.

This role is ideal for those who are passionate about delivering high-quality care, yet are ready for a brand new challenge in a more non-clinical setting.

Salary Offered:

• £32,000 increasing to £35,000 after length of service

Progression:

• Internal progression to Clinical Support starting at £35K or Clinical Support Lead £40k plus car allowance and mobile phone.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 4:30pm, or 9:00am to 5:00pm

Requirements:

• RGN, RMN, RLD, Paramedic, Physio, Occupational Therapists.
• 2 years post reg broad based clinical experience*
• Full registration with NMC/HCPC with no restrictions on Pin.

* You do not need experience as a Disability Assessor previously as a fully paid training scheme is provided if you are successful

Job Responsibilities:

• Face-to-face/Telephone assessments, compiling detailed medical reports
• Working with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, including physical, sensory, mental health and cognitive issues
• Working within a non-clinical environment and also carrying out consultations at claimants' homes where needed
• Ability to work autonomously and I.T competency would be beneficial

Benefits:

• 28 Days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Permanent Contract
• Protected weekly CPD time with a Clinical Support Lead (CSL)
• Company Pension
• Flexible working
• Annual appraisals and Personal Development Plan
• Optional Overtime paid
• Progression opportunities
• Free parking
• Comprehensive full time training and a full salary from the start, and ongoing CPD support is provided, as is re-validation and renewal of professional body registration

If you are interested in this Disability Assessor role, please apply now.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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.