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Place of work: United Kingdom, NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Type of job contract: for an indefinite period, full-time

Required education:
Offered salary: Not specified
Number of positions: 1

Working area

Customer service staff
   Client information clerks
        Receptionists and information clerks

JOB DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE OF POST To conduct medical assessments and examinations and produce concise reports for the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) as part of a successful integrated team MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES A To undertake a combination of file-work and face-to-face assessments of customers in relation to a variety of benefits and provide a report to the DWP. File-work involves reviewing medical evidence in a written or electronic format to determine the suitability of a face-to-face assessment. Such assessments focus on how a disability affects a customerA s day to day life in performing work related activities. These assessments may be recorded. A To use IT software programmes to support clinical decision making when undertaking file-work and examinations. A To provide comprehensive reports to enable decision makers at DWP to make informed decisions regarding benefit claims. Ensure that professional practice standards and A best practiceA are maintained in all areas of work To deliver productivity and quality standards agreed between the Centre and the DWP 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 Apply professional skills and manage own professional competence and accountability, in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the job holder may be required to perform other duties as assigned rom time to time. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/JobSeeking/Functional-Assessor---RGN-Physiotherapist-or-Occupational-Therapist_job63444707

Work hours:

  • Without entering work hours

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source: https://www.ec.europa.eu/eures

  
     


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