PIP Disability Assessor - £47,000

Functional Assessor (PIP / WCA) - Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists

Salary: £47,000 + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Hitchin. Hybrid remote roles available across the south of England.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £47,000 starting salary for PIP with £1,000 increases after 6 and 12 months
• Generous Bonuses: 5% when approved after training and up to 10% annually for quality and performance
• Work Life Balance: Enjoy 9am - 5pm hours with no nights or weekends
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Career Progression: Excellent internal advancement opportunities
• Employee Discounts: Discounts at around 1,000 retailers
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits including 24/7 Employee Assistance, a wellbeing app, BUPA Anytime Helpline, and more
• ShareSave Scheme: Participate in our ShareSave scheme
• Volunteering Day: Paid day off each year for volunteering

Role Overview

• Conduct Assessments: Evaluate claimants' health and/or work capabilities via phone and face to face assessments
• Review Evidence: Analyse medical evidence, health questionnaires, and daily living activities
• Compile Reports: Produce detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Training Program

Successful candidates will complete a 12 week comprehensive training programme covering (amongst other things):

• Assessment Techniques: Best practices for accurate evaluations
• DWP Guidelines: Requirements and guidelines of the Department for Work and Pensions
• Report Writing: Skills for detailed and objective reporting

Who We Need

• Registered Adult Nurses (Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability, General)
• Occupational Therapists (Adult-focused)
• Paramedics (Adult-focused)
• Physiotherapists (Adult-focused)
• Pharmacists (Adult-focused)

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year post registration recent experience in a relevant adult setting
• Registration: Must have at least 1 year of active registration
• Skills: Strong communication, effective assessment skills, proficient at typing/report writing, and excellent IT skills

Sponsorship not available for these roles.