Assessment Nurse

Donard Recruitment; Smethwick; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Functional Specialists to join their team. This exciting role involves providing comprehensive assessments for the Government's disability allowance, ensuring a personalized and empathetic service for users. As a Functional Specialist, you will enjoy a hybrid working environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. With a competitive salary, bonuses, and numerous benefits, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and development. If you are a qualified healthcare professional looking to make a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

5% retention bonus

10% quality & retention bonus

25 days Holidays per annum

Company Laptop and Mobile Phone

Access to Health & Wellbeing programme

Annual charity day

Employee network groups

Company matched pension

Life assurance

15 weeks' paid maternity

Qualifications

• 1+ years post qualification experience in relevant fields.
• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads from end to end, delivering assessments.
• Assess a full range of health conditions and disabilities.

Skills

Communication Skills

IT Literacy

Education

Qualified Nurse

Mental Health Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Physiotherapist

Paramedic

Job description

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 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:

1. Basic salary of £38,500 - £41,500
2. 5% retention bonus
3. Rising to 10% quality & retention bonus
4. OTE: £45,650
5. Hybrid, Full time
6. Training: Full time, 5 weeks
7. 25 days Holidays per annum, rising to 27 days with service
8. Company Laptop and Mobile Phone provided
9. Access to Health & Wellbeing programme and Headspace mobile app
10. Annual charity day
11. Employee network groups
12. Company matched pension
13. Life assurance
14. 15 weeks' paid maternity
15. Cycle2work scheme

OTE and Bonus scheme attainable once additional training is complete.

Your New Role:

1. As a multi-skilled Functional Specialist, you will manage caseloads from end to end which includes delivering face to face and virtual assessments, telephone assessments, initial review calls and paper based reports (PBR).
2. As a multi-skilled Functional Specialist, you will have greater job variety and autonomy to manage cases to conclusion.
3. You will assess the full range of health conditions and disabilities affecting the claimant, including physical, sensory, mental, intellectual and cognitive impairments.
4. You will have time built into your working rota for breaks, CPD, audit amendments, requesting and reviewing further evidence and team meetings.

Requirements:

1. Qualified Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Paramedic.
2. 1+ years post qualification experience.
3. Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.
4. Excellent communication skills and strong IT literacy.