Disability Assessor - WCA - Nurse, Physio, OT
Salary: £42,985
Hours: Monday - Friday (9am - 5pm)
Location: Hastings
Role Summary
The Disability Assessor conducts Work Capability Assessments (WCA) with individuals with long-term health conditions or disabilities. The role requires producing comprehensive, evidence-based reports for the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). The assessor is not responsible for benefit entitlement decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct telephone, video, or face-to-face assessments with claimants,
- Perform thorough evaluations to determine how a claimant's disability or health condition affects their work capabilities.
- Assess individuals with a range of physical, mental health, cognitive, and sensory impairments.
- Produce impartial, accurate, and high-quality written reports using a designated IT system.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and assessment criteria.
- Adhere to all professional standards, including Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Data Protection, and Risk Management.
Essential Criteria
- Registered healthcare professional (NMC/HCPC registration required).
- Minimum of one years' relevant post-registration clinical experience.
- Strong written and verbal clinical communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a clinical caseload efficiently.Experience working with complex health conditions
Salary Benefits
- £42,985 starting salary
- Annual salary reviews
- Mixture of office and home working
- No more weekends!! Mon-Fri, office working hours
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Professional membership cost covered
- Plus many More!
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Functional Assessor - WCA - Hastings employer: Everpool Recruitment
As a Clinical Assessment Specialist in Weymouth, you will join a supportive and dynamic team that values work-life balance with hybrid working options and a Monday to Friday schedule. The company offers competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and clear pathways for career progression, ensuring that employees can grow and thrive in their roles while enjoying a rewarding work culture focused on professional development and employee well-being.
