<div><p>Disability Assessor - Lewes - Part time hours available</p><p><b>Disability Assessor (PIP/WCA) - Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists</b></p><h3>Salary</h3><ul><li>PIP - £45,000 starting salary with £1,000 increases after 6 and 12 months (dependent on performance) + Excellent Bonus Scheme</li><li>WCA - £48,000 starting salary + £1,000 increase at 12 months (dependent on performance) + Excellent Bonus Scheme</li></ul><h3>Hours</h3><p>Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Full-time positions available after full-time training period.</p><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Generous Bonuses: Up to 10% for quality and performance.</li><li>Work-Life Balance: 9am - 5pm hours with no nights or weekends.</li><li>Flexible Work Options: Full-time roles available.</li><li>Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days.</li><li>Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.</li><li>Career Progression: Excellent internal advancement opportunities.</li><li>Employee Discounts: Discounts at around 1,000 retailers.</li><li>Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits including 24/7 Employee Assistance, a wellbeing app, BUPA Anytime Helpline, and more.</li><li>ShareSave Scheme: Participate in our ShareSave scheme.</li><li>Volunteering Day: Paid day off each year for volunteering.</li></ul><h3>Role Overview</h3><ul><li>Conduct Assessments: Evaluate claimants health and/or work capabilities via phone and face-to-face assessments.</li><li>Review Evidence: Analyse medical evidence, health questionnaires, and daily living activities.</li><li>Compile Reports: Produce detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).</li></ul><h3>Example Tasks</h3><ul><li>Interview claimants to understand their health conditions and daily challenges.</li><li>Review medical records and write comprehensive reports.</li><li>Provide recommendations based on thorough assessments.</li></ul><h3>Training Program</h3><p>Successful candidates will complete a 12-week comprehensive training program covering:</p><ul><li>Assessment Techniques: Best practices for accurate evaluations.</li><li>DWP Guidelines: Requirements and guidelines of the Department for Work and Pensions.</li><li>Report Writing: Skills for detailed and objective reporting.</li></ul><h3>Who We Need</h3><ul><li>Registered Adult Nurses (Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability, General)</li><li>Occupational Therapists (Adult-focused)</li><li>Paramedics (Adult-focused)</li><li>Physiotherapists (Adult-focused)</li><li>Pharmacists (Adult-focused)</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Experience: Minimum of 1-year post-registration recent experience in a relevant adult setting.</li><li>Registration: Must have at least 1 year of active registration with NMC or HCPC.</li><li>Skills: Strong communication, effective assessment skills, proficient at typing/report-writing, and excellent IT skills are essential.</li></ul><p>Sponsorship is not available for these roles.</p></div>