Nurse Assessor

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people with a long-term health condition or impairment. It is paid to make a contribution to the extra costs that disabled people may face, to help them lead full, active and independent lives.

Work Capability Assessment (WCA) is a functional assessment that looks at a range of different activities relating to physical, mental, intellectual and cognitive functions, to help DWP determine a customer's capability for work or work-related activity.

NMC registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with a valid PIN and no current restrictions

Minimum of one year’s post-registration experience.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to produce clear, accurate and detailed reports.

Comfortable working quickly to meet structured targets.

Good IT skills including Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn new systems while working remotely.

excellent observational and communication skills, giving you the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper.

A driving licence or access to transport for assessment centre working.

Please note: all candidates must hold the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We were awarded two contracts to deliver the Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS) assessments in the Midlands and Wales for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and in Northern Ireland for the Department for Communities (DfC).

We deliver assessments for a variety of different benefits, including delivering PIP, WCA and Specialist benefit assessments across the Midlands and Wales, and in Northern Ireland.

Successful candidates will be required to successfully complete government baseline personnel security standard vetting. This is the recognised standard for the pre-employment screening of individuals with access to government asset.

This role is defined as regulated activity relating to children or vulnerable adults within the meaning of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. At vetting, you will undergo an enhanced criminality check which will show both spent and unspent convictions.

Please do complete our short application form and upload your CV. (Please ensure there are no unexplained gaps in your CV).

We’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are proud to guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role.

If you have queries, or want to discuss any reasonable adjustments, please contact our friendly recruitment team:

Phone - 02035 970410

Email - haasrecruitment@capita.com