Disability Assessor Location: Ipswich Salary: £40,000 pa Permanent - full time or part time available (40 hours per week, Mon-Fri) Are you seeking a genuine work-life balance in an organisation that supports you to be great in your role? We're looking for Healthcare professionals who wish to thrive as you use and develop your clinical skills in a different way, enabling people move forward with their lives.As a Disability Assessor you will work autonomously to assess the cases of people who are applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit as part of the DWPs Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). This will involve holding consultations and writing fair and accurate reports. This will involve holding consultations and writing fair and accurate reports. An in-depth training programme is provided, so you will feel fully equipped for your new role, plus you'll earn over 100 hours of CPD points within your first 3 months! Your excellent benefits package as a Disability Assessor: 21 Days AL (increasing to 25 from January 2025) plus 8 bank holidays. Hybrid working with flexible patterns to champion healthy work/life balance. Protected CPD time and allowance to upskill and continuously develop your knowledge base. A collaborative and dynamic work environment Great opportunities for development and progression within PFAS including Clinical Coaching, Training Roles and Clinical Support Managers. Scottish Widows Pension Westfield Health cash plan Employee Assistance Programme Job responsibilities as a Disability Assessor: Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, to gain a clear understanding of how their challenges and the ways their disability affects them impacts their daily life Working within an office style environment and at home, to complete approximately 45 minute, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face Interpret medical evidence and gather your findings into a comprehensive report, to support the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Requirements as a Disability Assessor: We can only accept applications from Registered Nurses, Physio's, Paramedics and Occupational Therapists. NMC/HCPC registration is required You must have at least 1 year's broad post-registration experience and UK experience is essential Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work autonomously and I.T competency is a must-haveIf you are interested in discovering more about this Disability Assessor role, please apply now. Aspect Healthcare is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.Aspect Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PermanentPay: £40,000.00 per yearBenefits: Additional leave Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Transport links Work from homeSchedule: Monday to Friday No weekendsAbility to commute/relocate: Ipswich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Experience: UK Nursing: 1 year (required)Licence/Certification: NMC/HCPC (required)Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)Work Location: In personReference ID: PFAS-PIP