Disability Assessor – Cambridge

Disability Assessor | £40,000-£42,000 + Bonus | Cambridge | Hybrid

Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic or Pharmacist

Looking for a change from traditional frontline clinical work?

Imagine using the clinical knowledge you've built throughout your career while working Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with no nights or weekends.
This Disability Assessor opportunity in Cambridge offers hybrid working, full or part-time hours, comprehensive paid training and salary progression, plus performance-related bonuses.

No previous Disability Assessor experience is required.
 
We're looking for:

Registered Nurses (Adult – Mental Health – Learning Disability)
Occupational Therapists
Physiotherapists
Paramedics
PharmacistsYou'll need at least 12 months' recent post-registration experience working with adults, alongside active NMC, HCPC or GPhC registration.
If that's you, your existing clinical skills could be exactly what we're looking for.
 
Salary & benefits

PIP - £40,000 starting salary, £41,000 after 6 months, £42 after 1 year - subject to performance
WCA - £42,000 starting salary, going to £43,000 after 1 year - subject to performance
Performance-related bonus of up to 10%
Additional 5% approval bonus
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
No nights or weekends
Hybrid working
Full-time opportunities
Part-time options of 3 or 4 days
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' leave
Pension contributions of up to 6%
Employee discounts across around 1,000 retailers
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing support and BUPA Anytime Helpline
ShareSave scheme
Paid volunteering day each year
Career progression opportunities 
What does a Disability Assessor do?
PIP assessments - (looks at how a disability/health condition affects daily living and mobility)
WCA assessments - (looks at how a person's health condition/disability affects their functional ability in relation to work-related activities)

Your role will include:

Conducting telephone and face-to-face assessments
Reviewing medical evidence and health questionnaires
Discussing how physical and mental health conditions affect daily activities
Exploring functional ability through structured questioning
Applying your clinical reasoning and critical-thinking skills
Producing clear, accurate and objective reports
Providing evidence-based recommendations following your assessments 
Rather than providing hands-on treatment, you'll use your existing clinical knowledge, assessment skills and professional judgement to build an accurate picture of how someone's condition affects their everyday life.
It's a different way to use your clinical expertise, with more predictable working hours and without traditional shift patterns.
 
Never worked as a Disability Assessor before?
That's absolutely fine!
You don't need previous Disability Assessor experience.

You'll complete a fully paid 12-week training programme covering:

Assessment techniques
Functional assessment
DWP guidance and requirements
Report writing
Role-specific systems and processesYou'll also receive ongoing support as you transition from your existing clinical role.
 
What you'll need
To be considered, you'll need:

At least 12 months' recent post-registration clinical experience in a relevant adult setting
Active NMC, HCPC or GPhC registration
Strong communication and assessment skills
Good clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
Strong written communication and report-writing ability
Good IT and typing skills
The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively 
KEEP YOUR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE. LOSE THE SHIFTS.
 
Apply today or contact Olivia for an informal conversation about the role.
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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed