Functional Assessor Nurse HYBRID

iGo Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is looking for a Functional Assessor Nurse for Work Capability Assessments. This role offers hybrid working after training and an annual salary of £39,500 - £41,500, plus comprehensive benefits including bonuses, leave, and training support. No prior health assessment experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 10% quarterly bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 3X salary

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid NMC pin.
• Minimum of 12 months' experience as a nurse required.
• Workspace equipped for hybrid roles with broadband connection.

Responsibilities

• Compile 5-6 assessments and reports each day post-training.
• Conduct telephone, video, and face-to-face assessments.
• Liaise with clinical peers for evidence gathering.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Patient assessment

Education

Valid NMC pin

12 months nursing experience

Job description

Overview

Functional Assessor Nurse for Work Capability Assessments (WCA) - Hybrid Working

Salary: £39,500 - £41,500/pa + benefits
Nurses: RGN, RMN, RNLD

Functional Assessor Nurse Requirements

• Valid NMC pin
• A minimum of 12 months' experience as a nurse
• Appropriate workspace within home setting that allows you to successfully complete your role, including broadband connection for hybrid roles
• 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 £39,500 - £41,500 with salary increases and yearly bonus
• Full training is supplied over an initial 7 week period, completed as virtual/remote homebased teaching and assessments
• Hybrid working on completion of training (2 days at home - 3 days in the clinic)
• 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
• Up to 10% quarterly bonus
• Pension scheme (contributory up to 6%)
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance 3X salary
• 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