Assessment Nurse

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Functional Specialists to leverage their clinical expertise in a rewarding role. This position offers a unique opportunity to conduct comprehensive assessments for the Government's disability allowance, ensuring a personalized and empathetic service for clients. With a focus on hybrid working, you will enjoy flexibility while managing diverse cases, enhancing your professional growth. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers extensive benefits, including competitive salaries, bonuses, and a supportive work environment. If you are ready to take on a new challenge and make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

5% Retention Bonus

10% Quality & Retention Bonus

Company Laptop and Mobile Phone

Health & Wellbeing Programme

25 Days Holidays

Company Matched Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle2work Scheme

15 Weeks' Paid Maternity

Annual Charity Day

Qualifications

• Qualified healthcare professional with 1+ years of experience.
• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads including face-to-face and virtual assessments.
• Assess a range of health conditions and disabilities.

Skills

Communication Skills

IT Literacy

Clinical Assessment

Education

Qualified Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Physiotherapist

Mental Health Nurse

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
16. 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. 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.