Assessment Nurse

JR United Kingdom; Kingswinford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-national employer is hiring Functional Specialists in Kingswinford. This role involves conducting assessments for disability allowance, requiring qualifications as a Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or similar. Benefits include a competitive salary of £38,500 - £39,500, bonuses, and a comprehensive health program. This position offers hybrid working options and dedicated time for professional development.

Benefits

Basic salary of £38,500 - £39,500

£1000 sign-off bonus

10% bonus thereafter

Salary increases upon successful completion of training stages

25 days holidays per annum

Company laptop and mobile phone provided

Access to Health & Wellbeing program

Annual charity day

Company-matched pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.
• Experience in managing caseloads in a clinical setting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face and virtual assessments for disability allowance.
• Manage caseloads from end to end, ensuring comprehensive assessments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT literacy

Education

Qualified Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Paramedic

Job description

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Further your career and take on a new challenge as a Functional Specialist!

We are recruiting for hybrid working Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Paramedics to make the most of their existing clinical knowledge and take on a new role with a leading, multi-national employer. Both Full-time and Part-time roles are available.

As a Functional Specialist, you will provide unbiased, comprehensive assessments for the Government's disability allowance (PIP), ensuring a personalized, inclusive, and empathetic service for the service user.

Benefits include:

• Basic salary of £38,500 - £39,500
• £1000 sign-off bonus
• 10% bonus thereafter
• Salary increases upon successful completion of training stages

Hybrid, Full-time roles available.

Training: Full-time, 5 weeks.

25 days holidays per annum, rising to 27 days with service.

Company laptop and mobile phone provided.

Access to Health & Wellbeing program and Headspace mobile app.

Annual charity day.

Employee network groups.

Company-matched pension.

Life assurance.

Your New Role:

As a multi-skilled Functional Specialist, you will manage caseloads from end to end, including delivering face-to-face and virtual assessments, telephone assessments, initial review calls, and paper-based reports (PBR).

You will assess a full range of health conditions and disabilities affecting claimants, including physical, sensory, mental, intellectual, and cognitive impairments.

Time is built into your working rota for breaks, CPD, audit amendments, requesting and reviewing further evidence, and team meetings.

Requirements:

• Qualified Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Paramedic.
• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.
• Excellent communication skills and strong IT literacy.