Disability Assessor

**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.

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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.