Disability and Health Assessor

GoTo Resourcing ,
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Overview

Job Description

GoTo Resourcing is recruiting for a Disability and Health Assessor position in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, NE4, UK. Salary 32,000 plus excellent supporting benefits package and bonus. BUPA. This is an office-based role with no home visits, working Full-Time, Monday to Friday 9-5. 40 hours a week. Permanent We require either: * Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse, NMC reg * Paramedic, HCPC reg * Occupational Therapist, HCPC * Physiotherapist. HCPC Benefits package and Summary for Disability and Health Assessor: * Office Hours 9-5 Monday to Friday * Office - Clinic based * No Shift work * From 32'000 starting salary * Further generous benefits from day one OTE 35000 to 38000 * Overtime available at a very generous rate. * Private Medical Insurance and CashPlan scheme * BUPA rewards scheme * Pension scheme * 25 days holiday and 8 Bank Holidays The Disability and Health Assessor role does count towards Nurse, NMC or Paramedic, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist - HCPC clinical required hours to maintain registration Essential Skills and Experience requirements for this Disability and Health Assessor role: * A minimum of 2 years of UK post registration experience in any of the mentioned - qualified Healthcare setting or backgrounds. * IT literate and able to use a range of different software and computer systems * Dynamic and able to adapt to unexpected changes in day to day tasks * Quality Driven & Good time management skills * Exceptional time management skills * UK based experience * HCPC or NMC registration is a mandatory requirement to be eligible for this role About the Disability and Health Assessor role: Building upon your current skillset and training: You will be based trained to conduct detailed assessments of people with physical and mental health conditions that ultimately have a physical effect on their lifestyle. * Carry out simple physical assessments when necessary. * Accurately record observations and formal clinical findings. * Critically evaluate evidence and use logical reasoning to provide a comprehensive, informative and accurate report for each individual specific to their condition. Location: You will be based in a fixed site clinic run by my client, you will be required for assessment of Personal Independence Payments scheme. PIP To be a successful applicant: for this Disability and Health Assessor role, you must have a broad range of knowledge of various clinical and medical conditions. Training Requirements: Full CPD recognised training is provided to become a fully approved Disability and Health Assessor/ Analyst, including: * Initial E-learning modules 1 week of online training * Intensive 8 classroom-based days training workshop * Follow up training and mentoring leading to full approval For more information regarding this Health and Disability Assessor role please do not hesitate to contact GoTo Resourcing for an informal conversation or apply online here. Contact Mike (01273 013091