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Nurses and Physio Clinical Assessors - South East

Employer
Undisclosed Company
Location
South East England
Salary
Up to £38000 per annum + benefits
Closing date
19 Jul 2018

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Sector
Care
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full-time

We are recruiting experienced Physiotherapists and Registered Nurses to work in a clinic based role in the South East (Portsmouth, Southampton, Hastings, Lewes, Salisbury) with some fantastic benefits. The role, a Monday - Friday 9-5, can be offered as full time or part time, with weekend work available as overtime!

An excellent opportunity awaits you as an Independent Assessment Services, where you can become a proficient and qualified ESA (Employment and support Allowance) Disability Analyst, earning £38,000 per year.

Your duties as an Assessor:

  • Undertake a combination of file-work and face-to-face assessments in relation to a variety of benefits and provide a report to the DWP.
  • File-work involves reviewing medical evidence in a written or electronic format to determine the suitability of a face-to-face assessment.
  • Such assessments focus on how a disability affects day to day life in performing work related activities.
  • Any brain related injuries are referred to the Medical Practitioner.
  • Use IT software programmes to support clinical decision making when undertaking file-work and examinations.
  • Provide comprehensive reports to enable decision makers at DWP to make informed decisions regarding benefit claims.
  • Ensure that professional practice standards and "best practice" are maintained in all areas of work.
  • Deliver productivity and quality standards agreed between the Centre and the DWP and to respond positively to feedback.
  • Undertake recorded assessments where required.
  • Work unsupervised and use own initiative; understanding own limitations and requesting support when necessary or required.
  • Analyse and interpret clinical information and medical evidence and provide a professional and concise report.
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and build positive working relationships with both medical colleagues and administrative support staff.
  • Apply professional skills and manage own professional competence and accountability, in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct.
  • Perform other duties as assigned from time to time as required.

It is essential you still hold full registration with the NMC / HCPC, plus a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience. If interested please submit your CV and successful candidates will be contacted

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