Disability Assessor

Disability Assessor £35,000 - £39,500 per annum (DOE)A starting salary of £35,000, rising to £37,000 following successful completion of the probation at six months, plus the opportunity to increase to £39,500 by successfully taking on additional responsibilities.OmaghAreyou an experienced caregiver? We're looking for Nurses, Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists who are seeking a brand-new challenge that offers a great work-life balance with countless career progression opportunities.As a Disability Assessor, you willbe responsible for carrying out full, holistic, face-to-face assessments with individuals who have a varied range of physical and/or mental health disabilities and are seeking to receive a benefit scheme, for example ESA (Employment Support Allowance). Youwill interpret medical evidence and gather your findings on the conditions presented into a comprehensive report, to support the decision-making process by the Department for Communities (DFC), as well as providing support for the DFC directly at their headquarters.ThisDisability Assessor role is ideal if you are passionate about delivering high-quality care, yet ready to advance your career by using your clinical expertise in a new way, within a supportive team environment.Job Responsibilities as a Disability Assessor:Completinga combination of face-to-face medical assessments based on medical evidence, documentation and supporting existing health professionals with advice on cases they are reviewingWorking with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, including physical,sensory, mental health and cognitive issuesWorking within an office style environment and carrying out consultations at claimants' homes where neededYou do not need experience as a Disability Assessor previously, as an excellent, in-depth training masterclassis provided.Comprehensive benefits package as a Disability Assessor: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm working hours, no weekends required, no night shifts. Flexible, part-time working opportunities are available after the full-time training is complete (minimumrequirement of 22.5 hours per week)In-depth training provided to ensure you're fully prepared for the role and to support personal / professional developmentBuild your knowledge and receive guidance from a higher network supportFlexible benefits and incentiveschemes25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell)And many morePart of your role as a Disability Assessor will be to use your clinical experience by looking into various activities of daily living and doing a physical assessment, if necessary,to understand the severity of their conditions and what their limitations are.Requirements for this role as a Disability Assessor:RGN, RMN, RLD, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist2 years post reg clinical experience (or 18 months broad-based) minimumFullregistration with NMC/HCPC with no restrictions on pinAbility to work autonomously, excellent communication skills and I.T competency would be beneficialIf you are interested in discovering more about this Disability Assessor role, please apply now.TFS Healthcareis acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.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 reasonableadjustments 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.