Overview
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, NE3
Job type: Permanent – full time or part time available (Mon-Fri). Mixture of remote and assessment centre working to support a healthy work-life balance.
Role: Nurse Functional Assessor
Salary: £37,800 per year (full time)
Job Responsibilities
* Use clinical experience to assess claimants applying for Work Capability Assessment (WCA) as part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS).
* Complete assessments with individuals with a broad range of health conditions, including some assessments conducted remotely.
* Interpret medical evidence, gather findings, and compile comprehensive reports to support DWP decision-making.
* Work autonomously in an office environment and remotely to carry out detailed, meaningful, and respectful assessments over the telephone, video, or face-to-face.
Requirements
* We can only accept applications from Nurses for this vacancy.
* NMC registration is required.
* At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience; UK experience is essential.
* Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and IT competency is essential.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave package plus bank holidays off.
* Hybrid working with flexible patterns to support work-life balance.
* Collaborative and dynamic working environment.
* Comprehensive fully-paid training programme.
* Opportunities for development and progression.
How to Apply
If you are interested in discovering more about this Disability Assessor role, please apply now.
Legal/Equality
Aspect Healthcare is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency. Aspect Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.
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