PIP Assessor
Job: PIP Assessor / Disability Analyst
Location – Greater Manchester (also commutable from: Huddersfield, Liverpool, Stoke, Preston, Rochdale, Oldham, and Bury)
Salary: Circa: £34,876
About Pennine Acute Hospitals Trust (PAHT):
Serving the communities of North Manchester and the surrounding areas, the PAHT provides a range of elective emergency, general and specialist services across four sites. PAHT has been commissioned by the Department of Work Pensions (DWP) to provide a high quality assessment service for claimants of ‘Personal Independence Payment’ (PIP)
Hays Healthcare is proud to be exclusively working in partnership with PAHT, to assist in the recruitment of clinical practitioners to underpin the service.
This assessment will allow the DWP to then make an informed decision on a claimant’s eligibility for Personal Independence Payments.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an exceptional trust with ongoing opportunities for professional development.
Job Role / Key Accountabilities:
As a Disability Analyst with the Pennine Acute Hospitals Trust, you will be joining a team of highly skilled and qualified health care professionals.
This job would be suitable for Nurses (RGN, RMN), Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapist’s
On a daily basis, the post holder will deliver a high quality assessment service for claimants of ‘Personal Independence Payments’, assessing against the criteria set out by the DWP. This assessment report advises the DWP about the claimant’s health condition and disabilities, any treatment they are receiving, how the health conditions affect the claimant in relation to activities of daily living and mobility, which descriptors apply to the claimant and evidence based justification for the advice given.
Of course, the post holder should ensure an excellent level of customer service at all times.
In brief:
• Conduct detailed assessments
• Carry out simple physical assessments when necessary
• Accurately record observations and formal clinical findings
• Produce a high standard of report in line with DWP guidelines
• Deliver training and guidance when appropriate to other Assessors
• Contribute to service development, training and mentorship
Applicants new to this environment will receive full training ensuring, with both clinical and practical modules covered.
Person Specification:
This is a fascinating role that combines clinical practitioning skills underpinned empathy, respect and sensitivity for those involved in the process. Applicants are encouraged from the following backgrounds; Nurses (RGN, RMN), Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapist’s
Prospective applicants should consider the following prior to submitting their applications:
• NMC / HCPC registered
• Appropriate knowledge of the clinical aspects of a wide range of health conditions and disabilities.
• 3 years post registration experience within an NHS or similar healthcare environment
• Above average IT Skills – (report writing is a key component)
• The ability to plan and prioritise own work patterns and time management
• Produce accurate and thorough reports
To Apply
Hays Plc is working on a retained basis for Pennine Acute Hospitals Trust. All third party or direct applications will be directed to Liam O’Brien the Hays consultant managing this account. For more information and to apply, please click on the link below or contact Liam O’Brien at Hays Healthcare (0113 20037025 / liam.Obrien@hays.com)
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