Functional Assessor

Maven Consulting Group Ltd; Taunton; Híbrido; GBP 38.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

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Pension

Hybrid work model

Taunton on-site base

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Maven Consulting Group Ltd in Taunton is seeking NMC/HCPC qualified clinicians to join our WCA Functional Assessor team. The role involves carrying out five assessments per day by telephone, video or in person, producing factual reports to support DWP decisions.

This is a patient-facing, desk-based reporting job with flexible working options. We welcome NMC/RGN or HCPC qualified Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists with post-registration experience and strong communication and IT skills.

Formación

• NMC registered nurse or HCPC qualified professional with relevant post-registration experience.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and IT proficiency.
• Comfortable assessing a diverse range of conditions, including mental health.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out five client assessments per day for Work Capability Assessment (WCA).
• Conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments.
• Produce factual reports to support DWP decisions.

Conocimientos

NMC registered nurse (RGN/RMN)

HCPC qualified Physiotherapist or OT

1 year+ post-registration experience

Excellent oral and written skills

Competent IT skills

Comfortable with mental health cases

Educación

NMC/HCPC credential

Descripción del empleo

NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply.

What is on offer as a WCA Functional Assessor?

• Excellent starting salary at £42,000pa
• Monday to Friday
• Full time and part time
• available (4 or 5 days per week available)
• Taunton based when working on-site
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 5 more days + pension
• Hybrid/home working available- NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided

What does the WCA Functional Assessor role involve?

The Functional Assessor role will involve you carrying out 5 client assessments per day who are claiming for WCA (Work Capability Assessment). A typical day will see you carry out telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their ability to perform work-related activity. You'll listen to their experiences, ask questions and use your insights to produce a factual report to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine their eligibility for benefits. That's the good news; the DWP make the final decision, you don't. Your role is to gather information and produce the report.

What we look for;

• An NMC registered nurse (RGN or RMN) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with
• 1 year's or more
• broad post-registration experience
• Someone who's proactive and keen to learn
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Competent IT and computer skills
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health

Enjoy the freedom to work from home and kick back with 25 days of annual leave and 8 bank holidays added to your relaxation stash. Plus, secure your future with our pension plan

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