Disability Assessor – (Homebased)
Location: Edinburgh
Starting salary of £35,000. This rises to £36,000 after a 6 month probation and then a further increment up to £37,000 after 12 months (Performance based)
Do you want a fulfilling role where you can use your knowledge, skills and experience on a day-to-day basis? Do you want a new challenge in work or a greater work life balance?
We are recruiting for a global, well respected IT company. You will be working for the company’s healthcare branch. The company is one of the biggest holders of the PIP contract in the UK.
Job Description:
As a Disability Assessor you will be responsible for carrying out assessments for the PIP benefit (Personal Independence Payment). There are 2 different roles available – Front and Back Office.
Back Office – This is the first stage of the process – carrying out paper-based reviews to gather medical evidence to support the claim and liaising with local GPs and other healthcare professionals.
Front Office – Conducting in-depth telephone assessments with the claimant and writing up reports using the information gathered and your clinical knowledge.
Essential Requirements
Minimum 1 year post qualification experience as one of the following: Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist.
Active registration with either the NMC/HCPC with no restrictions on practice
A suitable workspace within your home to allow you to complete your role
Benefits
Full training course provided
25 days annual leave (plus all bank holidays/available to buy and sell leave)
Private Medical Insurance
Health screening
NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement
Pension scheme including upto 10% employer contributions
Contact
If you are interested in this role and would like to know more then please apply for this advert and include a copy of your CV. Alternatively you can email tallan@everpoolrecruitment.com and I will contact you regarding the next steps. We provide a full bespoke recruitment service to ensure you have the best chance of getting the role you want.