PIP Disability Assessor (Full-time or Part-time) in Caernarfon

Are you looking for a better work/life balance? We have several hybrid (typically 2 days per week working from home) roles available working at our Aberystwyth clinic.

Main Location: Back and Neck Pain Clinic, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, SY23 1PB

If you're a registered nurse, paramedic, occupational therapist or physiotherapist ready to step away from shift work and hands-on care, this could be your perfect next move! As a Clinical Assessor/Functional Specialist you'll use your clinical expertise and analytical skills in a different way - to meet with benefits claimants in person, on the phone or via video link, write reports and make important clinical recommendations, all while enjoying a more structured and flexible way of working.

Excellent training and ongoing support be part of our valued team where wellbeing is prioritised.

• Full or part time hours (minimum 3 days per week).
• Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm with no weekend or night shifts (occasional 8pm finishes may be required).
• £39,500 starting salary, rising to £40,500 after DWP approval.
• 10% of Salary Bonus scheme (based on quality and performance).
• Hybrid working home and clinic based (up to 3 days per week).

Please note, due to business needs, part-time staff will be required to work on a Friday each week as part of their usual pattern. Also there will be an initial full time (paid) training period of 8 weeks so candidates must be able to commit to that.

• HCPC/NMC fees paid and full revalidation support.
• 15 weeks full maternity, adoption and shared parental pay.
• Company pension, life assurance and Cycle2Work scheme.
• Discounts across retail, travel, technology and wellbeing.
• Ongoing training, development and clear career pathways.
• 25 days holiday (rising to 27 with service) with the option to buy more up to 5 days.

Conduct initial reviews, face-to-face, video or telephone assessments to evaluate how a claimant's health condition or disability affects them for various types of benefit including WCA or PIP.

• Develop your clinical knowledge and constantly learn about health conditions which are less familiar to you.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people with a long-term health condition or impairment. It is paid to make a contribution to the extra costs that disabled people may face, to help them lead full, active and independent lives.

Work Capability Assessment (WCA) is a functional assessment that looks at a range of different activities relating to physical, mental, intellectual and cognitive functions, to help DWP determine a customer's capability for work or work-related activity.

• NMC registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC registered paramedic, occupational therapist or physiotherapist with a valid PIN and no current restrictions.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn new systems while working remotely.
• A driving licence or access to transport for assessment centre working.

We were awarded two contracts to deliver the Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS) assessments in the Midlands and Wales for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and in Northern Ireland for the Department for Communities (DfC).

This role is defined as regulated activity relating to children or vulnerable adults within the meaning of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are proud to guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role.

Phone - 02035 970410