Functional Assessor London East Canning Town

Ingeus UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is hiring a Functional Assessor in Greater London. The role involves conducting health assessments, preparing reports for the DWP, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance service quality. Candidates must have a minimum of 12 months' UK post-registration experience in nursing or other clinical professions. The position includes training and development opportunities, along with benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, a quarterly bonus, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Up to 10% quarterly bonus

Supported/paid CPD for clinicians

Private pension scheme

Private Medical insurance

Maternity and Parental Leave

Online shopping discounts

Variety of other financial and lifestyle options

Qualifications

• At least 12-month's post-registration experience in the UK.
• Experience treating a wide range of physical and mental health conditions preferred.
• Strong proficiency in documentation and communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and disability assessments to understand individual needs.
• Perform Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments for individuals with long-term health conditions.
• Prepare detailed reports for the Department of Work and Pensions.
• Collaborate to provide high-quality service to claimants.

Skills

Critical analysis

Logical thinking

Proficiency in IT

Education

NMC registration as a nurse or HCPC registration as a paramedic, physiotherapist, or occupational therapist

Job description

• Are you passionate about helping others?
• Do you have 12+ months of UK-based post registration experience as an NMC registered nurse (RGN, RNLD, RMN) or HCPC registered paramedic, physiotherapist, or occupational therapist?
• Are you interested in a job that allows you to use your clinical skills in a different way whilst keeping your clinical registration?

If so, then joining Ingeus UK as a Functional Assessor may be the perfect opportunity for you. From your first day, you’ll join a welcoming and skilled team and be supported through specialist training delivered by our Learning Academy, which includes one-to-one coaching, mentoring and workshops to guide you towards achieving full DWP accreditation.

Our culture treats everyone with dignity and respect, ensuring that every individual is comfortable, confident, and recognised for the value of their contributions.

We’ll give you the tools you need to give you the best transition journey into your new position, as well as supported virtual and self-directed CPD. In addition, you’ll get access to a wide range of development opportunities include gaining experience in other areas such as Training Lead, Quality Lead and Clinical Practice Lead positions. Of course, this also includes opportunities across other clinical and healthcare business areas within the wider APM Group.

What we can offer you includes:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Up to 10% quarterly bonus
• Supported/paid CPD for clinicians, registration fees reimbursed
• Private pension scheme
• Private Medical insurance
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Online shopping discounts
• Variety of other financial and lifestyle options

As a Functional Assessor, your primary responsibilities will be:

• Conducting health and disability assessments to understand each person’s unique needs.
• Carry out Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments of individuals of working age who have long term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities, their ability to carry out certain everyday tasks or their ability to get around safely.
• Preparing detailed reports and recommendations for submission to the Department of Work and Pensions.
• Collaborating with colleagues to provide high-quality service to claimantsand contribute to the continued improvement and service excellence of health assessment services in the UK.

What we are looking for:

• At least 12-month’s post-registration experience gained in the UK as an NMC registered nurse or HCPC paramedic, physiotherapist, or occupational therapist in the UK.
• Experience treating a wide range of physical and mental health conditionspreferred.
• Strong critical analysis and logical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in IT tools for documentation and communication.

We welcome neurodiverse colleagues and provide a detailed breakdown of our application, screening, and interview process. For assistance or alternative formats during the recruitment process, please email us at [e-mail].

Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship