Functional Assessor Nurse HYBRID

iGo Recruitment; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Functional Assessor Nurse for a hybrid working role. The position requires an NMC pin and offers a salary starting at £40,000, with opportunities for performance-related bonuses and comprehensive training. Candidates will conduct health assessments, work both remotely and in person, and enjoy a range of benefits including annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Professional training and development

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Valid NMC pin requirement.
• Minimum of 12 months' experience as a nurse.
• Adequate home workspace and broadband connection for hybrid roles.

Responsibilities

• Compile health and disability assessments and reports.
• Conduct telephone, video, and face-to-face functional assessments.
• Liaise with clinical peers and compile detailed reports.

Skills

NMC Registration

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Functional Assessor Nurse for Work Capability Assessments (WCA) - HYBRID WORKING

Salary and Summary

Starting Salary: £40,000 - £42,000/pa + benefits + 10% yearly bonus

Job Title partners

Nurses: RGN, RMN, RNLD

Why choose us

As healthcare professionals we understand the challenges presented by the current healthcare sector, allowing us to provide detailed and honest insight into the role as a colleague. We offer unparalleled support throughout the application process, including 24/7 availability and intensive one-on-one interview preparation, meaning an enviable placement success rate and a 100% feedback rating.

Functional Assessor Nurse Requirements

• Valid NMC pin
• A minimum of 12 months' experience as a nurse
• Appropriate work space within home setting that allows you to successfully complete your role, including broadband connection for hybrid roles (equipment provided)
• No previous health and disability assessor experience required as full, paid training is provided

Functional Assessor Nurse role

• Compile 5-6 assessments + reports a day once training is completed
• Annual salary of £40,000 (starting) - £42,000 with yearly salary increases and yearly bonus
• Full training is supplied over an initial 12 week period, completed as virtual/remote homebased teaching and assessments (initial 6 weeks) and probation period with mentor support (further 6 weeks on average)
• Performance-related bonus of up to 10% paid quarterly
• Hybrid working on completing of initial 6 weeks of training
• Conducting impartial, holistic health and disability assessments only and does not require you to make any decisions on claim outcomes
• Carry out telephone, video and/ or face-to-face functional assessments to establish any functional restriction caused by a claimant's health concern
• Be the point of contact during the consultation stage for claimants with a wide range of health conditions and disabilities
• Liaise with a range of clinical peers across the NHS and private healthcare sector, charities, and support organisations to obtain evidence that assists in the production of detailed reports
• Compile reports, which are then dispatched for review and decision as to eligibility
• File work is a part of this role (training provided)

Functional Assessor Nurse Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell extra 5 days of leave
• Pay rise subject to regular performance review
• Performance-related bonus of up to 10% paid quarterly
• Pension scheme (contributory up to 6%)
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Maternity and Paternal leave
• Reimbursement of your annual NMC registration fee; supported/paid CPD
• Health screening every two years, after one year's service
• Professional training and development, covering well over the required CPD hours to revalidate and maintain your professional registration
• Shopping discounts across 1,000 retailers
• A paid volunteering day each year

Apply now to discuss Functional Assessor roles and see if it could be a good fit for you