Functional Analyst

Donard Recruitment; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm in Colchester is seeking a Functional Assessor to conduct assessments for Government disability allowance. The role offers a salary of £40,000, hybrid working conditions, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates include qualified Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, or Paramedics with at least one year of experience. This position focuses on delivering empathetic, inclusive assessments in a supportive environment.

Benefits

10% performance bonus

25 days Holidays per annum

Company Laptop and Mobile Phone provided

Scottish Widows Pension

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct 3-4 assessments per day including telephone/face to face assessment.
• Manage cases to conclusion with greater job autonomy.
• Assess a range of health conditions and disabilities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT literacy

Education

Qualification as Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Paramedic

Job description

Overview

Further your career and take on a new challenge as a Functional Assessor. We are now recruiting for hybrid working Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to leverage their clinical knowledge in a new role with a supportive, locally owned assessment provider. As a Functional Assessor you will provide unbiased, comprehensive assessments for the Government's disability allowance (PIP) while delivering a personalised, inclusive and empathetic service for the service user.

Benefits

• Basic salary £40,000
• 10% performance bonus
• Hybrid, Approx 2-3 days in clinic per week
• Full time
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30-5pm (40 hours per week)
• Training: Full time, 6 weeks
• 25 days Holidays per annum
• Company Laptop and Mobile Phone provided
• Employee network groups
• Scottish Widows Pension

Your New Role

• As a Functional Assessor, you will conduct 3-4 assessments per day including telephone/face to face assessment and report.
• As a Functional Assessor, your cases and appointments will be spread throughout the day allowing you to have greater job autonomy to manage cases to conclusion.
• 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.
• 1+ years post qualification experience.
• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.
• Excellent communication skills and strong IT literacy