Functional Assessor

Gaia Recruitment LTD; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is looking for passionate Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Paramedics, and Physiotherapists to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to transition your career into the medico-legal field while maintaining a work-life balance. You will assess customers and provide detailed reports to the Department of Work and Pensions, ensuring they receive the support they need. With comprehensive training and ongoing professional development, you will be equipped to excel in your role and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Join a supportive environment where your skills and compassion can shine.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Life insurance

Sick pay

Work from home

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year working experience in patient-facing roles.
• Strong computer skills and ability to type at 30 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Assess up to six customers per day and create written reports.
• Support customers with clinical issues and maintain registration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Empathy

Communication skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Education

Nursing degree

Occupational Therapy degree

Physiotherapy degree

Paramedic qualification

Job description

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Base pay range

Registered Nurse RMN/RNLD/RGN, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic

Do you want to take your nursing, occupational therapy, paramedic or physiotherapy career in another direction? Are you seeking a role where your attention to detail, compassion and empathy are matched with a work-life balance, education and opportunities to develop into the medico-legal profession? Or perhaps you would like to transition your career into Occupational/ Vocational pathway?

Our client is seeking Nurses, OTs, Paramedics or Physiotherapists to join their organisation across the UK

Day to Day

You will assess up to a maximum of six customers per day, taking your clinical observations and questioning and creating a written report which you will pass on to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) who will make a decision on support for the customer, your report will only form part of that decision. You will assess a benefit called Personal Independent Payments or Employment and Support Allowance managed by DWP.

Training

Customers will have multiple clinical issues; you will be given industry-leading training provided by my client’s amazing clinical tutors. The course will provide you will the skills to support customers and transfer your current medical skills and knowledge to the level required for the role.

Full training is approximately 6 months duration, during which you will be paid. This role will maintain your registration with the RGN or HCPC and you will receive revalidation support to maintain your registration.

Development

Once you have completed their comprehensive training, the investment in you does not end. You will have ongoing CPD, with over 100 hours CPD protected per annum, support with revalidation and the opportunity to develop your career within the organisation. You will be allocated a clinical supervisor and can study for the Diploma in Disability Assessment Medicine accredited by the FOM.

Your Requirements

A nurse, OT, Paramedic or Physiotherapist who is working primarily in-patient facing roles dealing with a wide range of clinical conditions. Minimum of 1 year working experience or above. Computer or IT skills are a distinct advantage. Typing or keyboard skills with an ability to type at 30 words per minute. The client group requires clinicians who are highly literate, have attention to detail and can display highly adaptable communication skills.

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care and Health and Human Services