Functional Assessor - WCA - Hastings

Disability Assessor - WCA - Nurse, Physio, OT Salary: £42,985Hours: Monday - Friday (9am - 5pm)Location: Hastings Role Summary: The Disability Assessor conducts Work Capability Assessments (WCA) with individuals with long-term health conditions or disabilities. The role requires producing comprehensive, evidence-based reports for the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). The assessor is not responsible for benefit entitlement decisions. Key Responsibilities: Conduct telephone, video, or face-to-face assessments with claimants, Perform thorough evaluations to determine how a claimant''s disability or health condition affects their work capabilities. Assess individuals with a range of physical, mental health, cognitive, and sensory impairments. Produce impartial, accurate, and high-quality written reports using a designated IT system. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and assessment criteria. Adhere to all professional standards, including Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Data Protection, and Risk Management. Essential Criteria: Registered healthcare professional (NMC/HCPC registration required). Minimum of one years'' relevant post-registration clinical experience. Strong written and verbal clinical communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage a clinical caseload efficiently. Experience working with complex health conditions Salary Benefits £42,985 starting salary Annual salary reviews Mixture of office ..... full job details .....