Clinical Adult Assessor

Everpool Recruitment; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 10% bonus based on quality and性能

6% contributory pension

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is seeking a Functional Assessor to conduct telephone and face-to-face assessments for DWP claimants in Southampton. Role focuses on functional ability, reviewing medical evidence, and producing objective reports.

Comprehensive 12-week training provided. Hybrid working model with full-time hours and potential for part-time after training.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent post-registration experience in a relevant adult setting.
• Active registration with NMC, HCPC or GPHC.
• Strong communication and assessment skills.
• Excellent report-writing and typing skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage own caseload.
• PIP assessments - 3 a day.
• WCA assessments - 5/6 a day.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone and face-to-face assessments with claimants.
• Explore how health conditions affect everyday activities and work.
• Review medical evidence and health questionnaires.
• Ask detailed questions about functional ability.
• Use your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.
• Produce clear, accurate and objective reports for the DWP.
• Make recommendations based on your assessment findings.

Job description

Nurses | Occupational Therapists | Physiotherapists | Paramedics | Pharmacists

Full-time | Monday-Friday | 9am-5pm

Part time available - 3/4 days

Location: Southampton

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 - (+ 1k at 6/12 months - performance based)

What you need:

• At least 1 year of recent post-registration experience in a relevant adult setting
• At least 1 year of active NMC, HCPC or GPHC registration
• Strong communication and assessment skills
• Excellent report-writing and typing skills
• Good IT skills
• The ability to work independently and manage your own caseload
• PIP assessments - 3 a day
• WCA assesseents -5/6 a day

What will you be doing? As a Functional Assessor, you will:

• Conduct telephone and face-to-face assessments with claimants
• Explore how health conditions affect everyday activities and work
• Review medical evidence and health questionnaires
• Ask detailed questions about functional ability
• Use your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills
• Produce clear, accurate and objective reports for the DWP
• Make recommendations based on your assessment findings

Benefits:

• Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
• No nights or weekends
• Hybrid working
• Full-time opportunities following training
• £1,000 salary increases at 6/12 months (depending on role and performance based)
• Up to 10% bonus based on quality and performance
• 5% one of approval bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Employee discounts at around 1,000 retailers
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing app and BUPA Anytime Helpline
• ShareSave scheme
• Paid volunteering day each year

Full training provided

Successful candidates will complete a comprehensive 12-week training programme, covering:

• Assessment techniques
• DWP guidelines and requirements
• Report writing
• Functional assessment skills
• Role-specific training and support

You don't need previous Functional Assessor experience - your clinical experience and transferable assessment skills are what matter.

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