Functional Assessor - Ashford

Advo Health; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a Functional Assessor to join their team in Ashford. This role offers a unique opportunity to balance clinical work with remote assessments, ensuring a fulfilling work-life balance. As a Functional Assessor, you will play a vital role in evaluating individuals applying for government benefits, utilizing your clinical expertise to deliver high-quality assessments. With a supportive training program and a commitment to professional development, this role is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible working conditions. Join a company that values inclusivity and offers a range of benefits to enhance your career.

Benefits

Annual Salary Reviews

Cost of Professional Membership Covered

25 Days Annual Leave

Company Sick Pay

Flexible/Part-Time Working

DWP Approved Training

Discounts and Perks

Charity Time Gifting

Free Physio Support

Extra Cash Rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months post-registration experience in healthcare.
• Full registration with NMC, HCPC, or GPhC required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments via telephone, video, or in-person.
• Write fair and accurate assessment reports.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Report Writing

Consultation Skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD)

Paramedic

Physiotherapist

Pharmacist

Occupational Therapist

Tools

Specialized IT System

Job description

Functional Assessor - Ashford

Are you a healthcare professional looking for a company that shares your values?

Embrace a new work-life balance as a Functional Assessor, working 50% in clinic and 50% at home. With a rewarding salary starting at £39,500, you will receive annual pay reviews in line with your performance. Your support structure will be made up of people who know and understand what it is like to do the role, meaning you will benefit from a clinically-led business.

Advo is a healthcare organisation through and through, with clinicians working in our highest management positions and shaping our group ethos. With more than 10 years of experience delivering government assessment services and a commitment to professional development and training, Advo is an established provider and one of the best places to work as an assessor in the UK.

About the role

Play a crucial role in the functional and disability assessments process, a service that touches the lives of millions of people in the UK. You will work autonomously to assess cases of people applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit or a Work Capability Assessment (WCA) as part of the DWP's Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS).

This will involve holding consultations and writing fair and accurate reports. You will only work to assess people for PIP or WCA, not both. During your application process, we will advise you on which service you will work on and discuss your training requirements.

You do not need previous experience as a Functional Assessor. We support your career change with our accredited training programme and dedicated support structure.

Salary and benefits

• Between £39,500 and £41,500 per annum (depending on location)
• Annual salary reviews
• Cost of professional membership covered
• Work-life balance through hybrid/remote working patterns
• 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• Company sick pay (up to an annual cap)
• Flexible/part-time working & family-friendly ethos
• DWP approved training and support
• Discounts and perks
• Charity time gifting
• Extra cash rewards and incentives
• Free physio and wellbeing support

Key responsibilities

1. Conduct telephone, video, or in-person consultations with individuals applying for PIP or WCA.
2. Assess a variety of complex conditions and impairments.
3. Use strong verbal communication skills to write high-quality, fair, and accurate assessment reports using a specialized IT system.
4. Collaborate with your line manager to develop your professional growth as a Functional Assessor.

Essential experience and qualifications

Minimum of 12 months post-registration experience as a Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist, or Occupational Therapist.

You must hold full registration with one of the following professional bodies:

• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Advo Health aims to be an inclusive workplace that fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. We actively promote equal opportunities across all aspects of our work, including recruitment.