Home Based Clinical Telephone Assessor

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Clinical Staff groups: NMC Registered Nurses (RGN, RMN or RNLD), HCPC Registered Physiotherapists, HCPC Registered Occupational Therapists (OT) HCPC Registered Paramedics.Merco are proudly recruiting, in partnership with Independent Assessment Services, to offer candidates an exciting opportunity to work permanently and directly on the DWP’s Personal Independent Payment service.The role will require you to use your broad-based medical experience and clinical knowledge to conduct paper-based reviews of claims, independent health assessments and to write reports for the DWP. You will be using your critical reasoning skills and drawing upon your clinical experience, skills & knowledge to ensure that your part in the assessment process is positive, dignified, and professional.All roles include a flexible self-led schedule following a 6-week working pattern based on your preferences, in agreement with your line manager. This role is predominantly home-based, with occasional (1 to 4 times per month) days required in your local assessment centre.Once you apply you will be contacted by one of our team of specialist recruiters who will advise and guide you through the online recruitment process that now includes exercises to give you a taster of what the job is really like.Previous experience as a Disability Assessor is not required, as you will be fully trained to do the role, however Government legislation requires you to have at least one year’ of experience in one of the above Nursing or AHP disciplines working with people aged 16 - 64.Why should you apply:Use your Clinical expertise in a new way whilst enjoying a great work-life balance with excellent benefits Grow your medical knowledge in a friendly team environment A large investment is made in you as an employee, especially during the professional all new training academy you will complete over the first 6 months to become an accredited Disability Analyst. Within the first 3 months you will complete over 140 hours of CPD, along with ongoing professional development throughout to keep clinicians at the top of their game!Benefits:25 days’ annual leave, with the option to buy and sell up to 10 days Full training and support as part of the all-new training academy Pension scheme, matching up to 10% of your contributions Life assurance, private medical insurance, and medical indemnity insurance Reimbursement of your annual NMC/HCPC registration fee Health screening every two years, after one year’s service Thorough in-house and professional training and development, covering well over the required CPD hours to revalidate and maintain your professional registration. All flexible benefits can be tailored to your requirement and lifestyle: travel or dental insurance, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme and more.Why Merco?Merco Medical Staffing Limited is one of the UK’s busiest clinical staffing agencies.  Established in 2002, we have a significant footprint in the independent, private sector and NHS Healthcare Trusts providing staffing support to over 200 clients nationwide. We understand the challenges in the healthcare market and work closely with our clients to deliver solutions.If you are interested in discovering more about this or any other permanent role please get in touch on (phone number removed)