Nurse Disability Assessor – Adult Disability Assessments
(Torquay | Involves Homeworking)
Are you a qualified healthcare professional seeking a clinical career away from high-pressure hospital shifts and unpredictable hours?
Location: Hybrid Role – Based near Torquay
Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time | Permanent
Start Date: October & November
We are recruiting Adult Registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Paramedics to join a leading UK Health & Social Care provider as Disability Assessors for adult-only health and disability assessments.
This is a non-treatment role ideal for experienced clinicians who want to apply their expertise in a meaningful, structured way—while enjoying better work-life balance, career progression, and comprehensive support.
What You’ll Be Doing – Your Role as a Disability Assessor As a Disability Assessor, you'll conduct functional health assessments for adult clients only with long-term conditions, disabilities, or mental health challenges.
This is not a diagnostic or treatment role – you’ll use your clinical knowledge to evaluate how a person’s condition affects their day-to-day life.
Main duties include:
Conducting adult-only assessments via telephone, video, and in-person (face-to-face) formats (approximately 70% remote)
Reviewing clinical information and completing structured, evidence-based reports
Assessing a wide range of conditions – including physical, cognitive, and mental health – across adult individuals
Producing clear, impartial reports to support DWP disability benefit decisions
Working autonomously with access to clinical support whenever needed
After 6 months, gaining full diary control and enhanced flexibility
What We're Looking For – Must Haves This role is strictly for qualified healthcare professionals with experience in adult settings:
You must be one of the following (with current registration):
Registered General Nurse (RGN)
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Paramedic
You must also have:
A minimum of 12 months’ post-registration experience (adult-focused)
Strong clinical reasoning and excellent report-writing skills
Good IT skills and the ability to work independently
The ability to commute to Torquay (or surrounding areas) for face-to-face assessments
Right to work in the UK (We are unable to offer visa sponsorship)
What You’ll Get – Salary & Benefits
Salary: £39,500 – £41,500 per annum
Performance Bonus: Up to 10% annually
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (No evenings, weekends, or bank holidays)
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-time or Part-time available
Benefits include:
33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
Private healthcare and company pension scheme
Fully funded CPD and support with professional revalidation
Accredited (RCN-approved) training programme
Free in-house physiotherapy services
Career development and progression opportunities
Flexible hybrid working with full diary control after 6 months
PLEASE NOTE START DATE: if you wish to start on the October & November course date and have a notice period please contact the details below to expediate your application.
Why This Role? If you're passionate about making a difference without hands-on care, and want a career where your clinical expertise is respected and supported—this could be the perfect next step. You’ll play a crucial part in improving lives while enjoying a predictable, fulfilling work schedule and opportunities to grow professionally.
Ready to Apply? Start your journey into a more rewarding, balanced clinical career today.
Email: cjones@everpoolrecruitment.com
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