Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities - Disability Assessors

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW CHALLENGING ROLE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO KEEP UP YOUR REGISTRATION?

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MORE ROUTINE HOURS/NO MORE SHIFT WORK?

Great Opportunities for Registered Nurses (RGN, RMN & RNLD), Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics in Bradford.

We also have other vacancies in Newcastle, Gateshead, Barnsley, Redcar & Scunthorpe

Title: Disability Assessor

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hrs per week Monday to Friday

Part time - minimum 22.5 hrs per week (3 full days),

Training: You would be required to train full time for this position which will commence on your start date

Main Purpose of Role

To undertake Personal Independence Payment medical assessments and examinations required for the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) as part of a successful integrated team.

To contribute to the contract at a local level, ensuring that targets are met in quality, productivity and customer satisfaction.

To undertake face-to-face assessments of customers in relation to a variety of benefits and provide a report to the DWP. These assessments may be recorded.

Full training is provided including 20 hours of eLearning and a 5/8 day training course.

Overview of role & main responsibilities:

• To undertake examinations using Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) protocols to support decision making in the assessment of disability and incapacity.
• To use IT software programmes to support clinical decision making when undertaking file-work and examinations.
• To provide comprehensive reports to enable decision makers at DWP to make informed decisions regarding benefit claims.
• To be motivated, show commitment and be flexible at all times

Essential requirements of Role

• Registration and continuous professional development should be maintained in accordance with the requirements of Post Registration and Practice (PREP) standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Ensure that professional practice standards and "best practice" are maintained in all areas of work.
• To work to agreed productivity, quality targets and standards and to respond positively to feedback.
• To undertake recorded assessments where required.
• To work unsupervised and use own initiative however know limitations and ask for support where necessary.
• To analyse and interpret clinical information and medical evidence and provide a report in a professional and concise manner.
• Work well as part of a multidisciplinary team and build positive working relationships with both medical colleagues and administrative support staff.
• Have highly developed both oral and written communications skills and be able to negotiate successfully and respond to rapidly changing work environment.
• Be able to apply professional skills and manage own professional competence and accountability, in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Undertake any ad hoc responsibilities as requested by the Site Manager or Clinical Leader..

Essential skills and experience

• Registered General Nurse, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with a minimum of two years post registration experience. (Must have RGN where applicable)
• Broad based experience and assessment skills. Previous experience of disability assessment and experience of clinical decision making desirable (e.g. A & E, NHS Direct)
• IT literate with experience of using a range of software. To have completed ECDL or equivalent is desirable.
• Ability to travel to a range of locations as the business requires.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of change management and the ability to influence and negotiate successfully with a range of people.
• Evidence of responding to unexpected changes by adopting a flexible approach to work
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Ability to work to targets and specified standards
• Ability to multi-task demonstrating that you are able to listen, assess and take notes and have the confidence to control an assessment.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary of £32,000
• 25 days paid holidays (plus 8 statutory holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Company pension
• Career development opportunities

For further information please contact Carly Dack on 07880642046, alternatively you can email me on carly.dack@medacs.com or Assessorjobs@medacs.com