Clinical Assessor

Company Description

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 Bridgend clinic.

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!

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 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).
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Please note, due to business needs, part-time staff willbe required to work on a Friday each week as part of their usual pattern.

Alsothere will bean 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 Cycle2
  
  Work 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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
• Minimum of one year’s 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.

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