Assessment Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading multi-national employer is looking for a Functional Specialist in Shrewsbury to conduct comprehensive health assessments for the Government's disability allowance. This hybrid role requires qualifications in nursing or therapy fields, excellent communication skills, and strong IT literacy. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including signing bonuses and training programs.

Benefits

£1000 sign-off bonus

10% Bonus thereafter

Salary increases upon successful training

25 days Holidays

Company Laptop and Mobile Phone

Health & Wellbeing programme

Annual charity day

Matched pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Qualified professional with valid registration on NMC or HCPC.
• Strong communication skills and IT literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads, delivering face-to-face and virtual assessments.
• Assess a variety of health conditions and disabilities.
• Complete telephone assessments and paper-based reports.

Skills

Communication

IT Literacy

Education

Qualified Nurse

Mental Health Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Physiotherapist

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 with Full time and Part time roles available.

As a Functional Specialist, you will be providing unbiased, comprehensive assessments for the Government's disability allowance (PIP) whilst ensuring a personalised, 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

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 programme 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 the full range of health conditions and disabilities affecting the claimant, including physical, sensory, mental, intellectual, and cognitive impairments.

You will have time 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.