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Health Professionals that carry out Work Capability and Personal Independence Payment assessments on behalf of the department must have the following qualifications and experience:<\/p>

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\u2022 are an occupational therapist, nurse (level 1), physiotherapist, doctor or (paramedic - PIP only)<\/p>

\u2022 fully registered with the relevant licensing body (doctors must have a licence to practise)<\/p>

\u2022 the licensing body has not placed restrictions on the health professional's registration<\/p>

\u2022 at least 2 years post full registration experience.<\/p>

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