Functional Assessor

JR United Kingdom; Newry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Assessment Specialist to join their team. Ideal candidates will have a nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, or paramedic background with strong observational and communication skills. The role involves conducting assessments and writing detailed reports, supported by a comprehensive training program.

Benefits

Retention bonus of up to 10%

Mentorship and ongoing development support

Flexible training options (3-day and 4-day)

Qualifications

• One year's post-registration experience required.
• Fully registered with relevant UK regulatory body.
• Typing speed minimum 30 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Conducting paper-based, face-to-face, video, or telephone assessments.
• Creating comprehensive 3,000-4,000-word reports for each claimant.
• Observing and reporting on individuals' abilities during assessments.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Occupational Therapist qualification

Physiotherapist qualification

Paramedic qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Teams

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Discover a new kind of career in healthcare as a functional specialist

Are you working in healthcare, and looking for a change? If youre a nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) occupational therapist, physiotherapist or paramedic, you could use your skills differently as anAssessment Specialist.

Our client provides unbiased, comprehensive assessments for claimants of the Governments disability allowance (Personal Independence Payment), over the phone, on a video call or in person, either at one of our assessment centres or in claimants homes. Were looking for people with the compassion and experience to understand our claimants health conditions/disabilities and how they impact their lives. And we need people who can balance that with great computer skills, impartiality and strong time management.

Day to Day

You will be conducting initial reviews, paper-based, face-to-face, video or telephone assessments to evaluate how a claimants health condition or disability affects their day-to-day life

Our client's hybrid model means youll be based at home and assigned to work from your nearest assessment centre on a rota basis to deliver face-to-face assessments. Youll spend additional time in our centres or office locations to catch up with your manager and wider team or attend in-person training sessions.

To create the report you will be observing and reporting on an individuals ability to carry out activities whilst analysing and interpreting clinical information and supporting evidence. You will create three comprehensive 3,000-4,000-word reports of the evidence gathered for each claimant, each day. You will be trained to provide detail, evidence and justification are given to support the DWP in making decisions

Our Offer

Its a challenging role and can be quite different from other healthcare professions, and thats why our client takes your training and development seriously. Youll begin with a 12 week, training programme (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) with time set aside for self-development learning. We also have 3 day and 4 day training options available.

The first six months can be the most difficult, so well be there to support you, with close mentorship provided as you work on your ongoing development. Everyone starts at £38,500per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus a 5% retention bonus. On achievement of remote approved status, your salary will increase to £39,900plus up to 10%bonus. On achievement of face-to-face delivery, your salary will increase to £41,500plus up to 10%bonus.

Your requirements

• one year's post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist or paramedic
• fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other), without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN
• excellent observational and communication skills, giving you the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper
• the ability to type at a minimum of 30 words per minute
• demonstrable experience with using IT and Microsoft Office, as well as remotely accessing systems such MS Teams