Clinical Assessor

• Compensation: GBP 39500 - GBP 41500 - yearly

Are you looking for a better work/life balance?

We have several hybrid (typically 2 days per week working from home) roles available working from our Hereford clinic.

Location:
The Kindle Centre, Asda Supermarket, Belmont Road, Hereford HR2 7JE

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 or via video link, write in-depth 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).

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 functional assessments which include initial reviews, face-to-face, video or telephone assessments to evaluate how a claimant’s health condition or disability affectsthemforvarious typesof benefit.
• Analyseandinterpretclinical information and supporting evidence.
• Writedetailedevidence-basedreportstosupport the DWP/DfC in makinginformedandobjectivedecisions-no treatment or diagnosis required.
• Use IT systems to support clinical decision-making and report writing.

Develop your clinical knowledge andconstantlylearnabout 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 tomake a contribution to the extra costs that disabled people may face, to help them lead full,activeand 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 DWPdeterminea 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…