Functional Assessor

gaia recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a PIP Functional Assessor to work in a hybrid setting across London. Applicants should be registered nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD) with at least one year of post-registration experience and strong communication skills. Assessors will conduct evaluations of clients, utilizing a variety of information to produce reports for the DWP. Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development will be provided.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Industry leading training

Revalidation support

Qualifications

• 1 year of post-registration experience is required.
• NMC/HCPC registration must be maintained with revalidation support.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess a wide range of clients with complex health issues.
• Undertake either face-to-face or telephone assessments.
• Create reports for the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).
• Assess up to 4 individuals per day.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Education

Full and clear NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Assessor Office Hours Monday to Friday

Are you an RGN or Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD) who is looking to diversify your career from a traditional hands on role? Are you looking to transform your career towards the Occupational Health or Functional Health Industry? Are you seeking a role where you can transfer your specialist skills to support the general public in a different environment? Our client's teams across the UK support people to improve their skills, employment, health and wellbeing. My client is looking for registered nurses to join their team in various locations across London. This role is Hybrid, where you will work from home and then work in the office.

Day to Day

As a PIP Functional Assessor, you will assess a wide range of clients with complex health issues, you will undertake either a face-to-face or telephone assessment, you will use a wide range of information to create a report which is sent to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). You will assess up to 4 individuals per day.

Your Requirements

You will have a full and clear NMC / HCPC and have 1 years post registration experience. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. This role will maintain your NMC / HCPC registration and you will receive revalidation support throughout your career.

Your Development

You will receive industry leading training which will last for approximately six months, following this, you will continue to receive Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and have an opportunity to develop your career.