Functional Assessor

DS Associates; Ilford; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join their team as Functional Assessors. This role allows you to utilize your clinical expertise in a fresh and impactful way, while enjoying a remarkable work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth. You will conduct functional assessments to determine the effects of health conditions on individuals' daily lives, providing critical insights that aid in benefit eligibility decisions. If you are passionate about making a difference and advancing your career, this position offers a fulfilling pathway with competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Clinical registration fee reimbursement

Private medical insurance

Extra annual leave

Confidential employee assistance programme

Life assurance 3 x salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience as a Nurse, Physiotherapist, OT, or Paramedic.
• NMC or HCPC registered with no restrictions on practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face.
• Produce detailed advice reports for DWP eligibility decisions.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Clinical Assessment

IT Skills

Empathy

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD)

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Paramedic

Tools

DWP Processes and Systems

Job description

We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Paramedics in Wandsworth who want to use their clinical skills applied in a new way and benefit from the excellent work life balance and professional development that a career as a Functional Assessor can give you.

Role Overview

To carry out telephone, video and/or face-to-face functional assessments to establish any functional restriction caused by a claimant’s health condition and/or disability and to evaluate the overall functional effects on their everyday life, following the PIP guidelines. Assessors will be expected to use DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) processes and systems and conduct high quality assessments in an empathetic and professional manner.

Functional Assessors work on a variety of cases across a range of conditions, using clinical knowledge alongside an empathetic and curious approach, to produce accurate and detailed advice reports to enable DWP to make an appropriate decision on eligibility for benefits.

The position offers a competitive salary of £43,875.00 per annum plus.

Benefits

1. Continuous professional development: Access to training and learning opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
2. Clinical registration fee reimbursement.
3. Private medical insurance.
4. Extra annual leave: Flexibility to purchase additional holiday days to suit your personal needs.
5. Confidential employee assistance programme: 24/7 access to confidential counselling for your mental and emotional well-being.
6. Life assurance 3 x salary: A benefit to protect your loved ones in the event of an unexpected loss.

And more.

Requirements

1. A minimum of 12 months' post-qualification experience as a registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist (OTs) or Paramedic.
2. Be NMC or HCPC registered with no restrictions on practice.
3. Have a proven record of proactively engaging with relevant Continual Professional Development (CPD).
4. Broad-ranging clinical experience across a range of conditions, including working with adults.
5. Have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills that include the ability to interact sensitively and appropriately.
6. Efficient IT skills and an ability to type notes accurately whilst conducting assessments.

For further information please call Maxine on 01387 371018 or alternatively please forward your CV for consideration.