Clinical Assessor in Cambridge

Are you looking for a better work/life balance? We have several roles available working hybrid (2 days at home) role at our Peterborough clinic
. Location: Stuart House, St John's Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DD If
youre
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! We offer a values-driven environment
our Capita Values of
Customers
First
,
Fearless
Innovation
,
Achieve Together
and
Everyone is
Valued
underpin how we treat each other and our clients. As a
Clinical Assessor
/Functional Specialist youll 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. What we offer 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.
Other benefits 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.
Free access to Headspace (for you and up to 5 others).
A paid volunteering day each year.
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.
What
youll
do in this role: Conduct initial reviews, face-to-face, video or telephone assessments to evaluate how a claimants health condition or disability affects them for
various types
of benefit including WCA or PIP.
Analyse and interpret clinical information and supporting evidence.
Write
detailed evidence-based reports to support the DWP in making informed and objective decisions - no treatment or diagnosis
required
.
Use IT systems to support clinical decision-making and report writing.
Develop your clinical knowledge and constantly learn about health conditions which are less familiar to you.
What
are
PIP and WCA? 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.
About you NMC registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD)
or
HCPC registered paramedic, occupational therapist or physiotherapist with a valid PIN and no current restrictions
Minimum of one years post-registration experience.
Strong communication
and interpersonal skills.
Ability to produce clear,
accurate
and detailed reports.
Comfortable working quickly to meet structured targets.
Good IT skills including Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn new systems while working remotely.
excellent observational and communication skills, giving you the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper.
A driving licence or access to transport for assessment centre working.
Please note:
all candidates must hold the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. About Capita HAAS 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
). We deliver assessments for a variety of different benefits, including delivering PIP assessments in the Midlands and Wales since 2013, and in Northern Ireland since 2016. Security and compliance Successful candidates will
be required
to successfully complete government baseline personnel security standard vetting. This is the?recognised standard for the pre-employment screening of individuals with access to government asset. 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. At vetting, you will undergo an enhanced criminality check which will show both spent and unspent convictions. What happens next? Please do complete our short application form and upload your CV. (Please ensure there are no unexplained gaps in your CV). Were
an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds
. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are proud to guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the
minimum
criteria for this role. If you have queries, or want to discuss any reasonable adjustments, please contact our friendly recruitment team: Phone - 0
2035 970410
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