Clinical Assessor

Clinical Assessor

Nurses | Occupational Therapists | Physiotherapists | Paramedics | Pharmacists

Full-time | Monday–Friday | 9am–5pm

Part time available - 3/4 days

Location: Lewes

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 - (+ 1k at 6/12 months - performance based)

PIP assessments - 3 a day (looks at how a person's disability/health condition affects their daily living and mobility)

WCA assesseents -5/6 a day (looks at how a person's health condition/disability affects their functional ability in relation to work‑related activities)

What will you be doing?

• Conduct telephone and face‑to‑face assessments with claimants
• Explore how health conditions affect everyday activities and work
• Review medical evidence and health questionnaires
• Ask detailed questions about functional ability
• Use your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills
• Produce clear, accurate and objective reports for the DWP
• Make recommendations based on your assessment findings

What you need:

• At least 1 year of recent post‑registration experience in a relevant adult setting
• At least 1 year of active NMC, HCPC or GPHC registration
• Strong communication and assessment skills
• Excellent report‑writing and typing skills
• Good IT skills
• The ability to work independently and manage your own caseload

Benefits:

• Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
• No nights or weekends
• Hybrid working
• Full‑time opportunities following training
• £1,000 salary increases at 6/12 months (depending on role and performance based)
• Up to 10% bonus based on quality and performance
• 5% one of approval bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Employee discounts at around 1,000 retailers
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing app and BUPA Anytime Helpline
• ShareSave scheme
• Paid volunteering day each year

Full training provided Successful candidates will complete a comprehensive 12‑week training programme, covering:

• Assessment techniques
• DWP guidelines and requirements
• Report writing
• Functional assessment skills
• Role‑specific training and support

supportYou don't need previous Clinical Assessor experience — your clinical experience and transferable assessment skills are what matter.

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