Donard Recruitment
Assessment Nurse
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Assessment Nurse
Take control of your time with a hybrid working schedule, allowing you to enjoy a better work-life balance while maintaining a Monday to Friday schedule without shift patterns. You’ll plan your work effortlessly around your life in a structured and professional setting, avoiding the demands of traditional nursing roles. Each day offers dedicated time for breaks, CPD, and team meetings, ensuring you deliver quality assessments efficiently and effectively.
Remuneration and Benefits
Earn £39,500 to start, with a progression to £40,500 upon securing DWP approval. Maximise your earnings further with performance-related bonuses, where your OTE (On Target Earn) can reach up to £44,550. Enjoy 25 days of holiday, increasing to 27 days with service. Additional benefits include:
- Matched pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Access to wellbeing programmes
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What You’ll Do
You’ll conduct comprehensive assessments for the Government’s disability allowance (PIP), including:
- Face-to-face and virtual assessments
- Telephone assessments
- Initial review calls
- Paper-based reports (PBR)
Managing your own caseloads ensures variety and autonomy, allowing you to apply your expertise to tailored assessments. You’ll evaluate a wide spectrum of conditions, including:
- Physical impairments
- Sensory disabilities
- Mental, intellectual, and cognitive impairments
What You’ll Need
To thrive in this role, you must be a:
- Qualified Nurse (NMC registration)
- Mental Health Nurse (NMC registration)
- Occupational Therapist (HCPC registration)
- Physiotherapist (HCPC registration)
- Paramedic (NHS staff grade or equivalent, minimum relevant experience)
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Experience: At least one year post-qualification
Key requirements: ✔ Valid registration without restrictions (NMC/HCPC) ✔ Strong communication skills ✔ High IT literacy for digital systems and service user interactions
About the Company
The Disability Service is a leading, international employer, offering a 5-week full-time training programme. This training will equip you with the tools to conduct specialist assessments efficaciously, enabling you to build a rewarding career in disability assessment.
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