Functional Assessor Nurse HYBRID

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

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Functional Assessor Nurse for hybrid work in Gloucester, England. The role offers a starting salary between £40,000 and £42,000, plus benefits. Candidates should hold a valid NMC pin and have at least 12 months of nursing experience. The position involves conducting health assessments and compiling reports, with full training provided. Competitive benefits package includes annual leave, private medical insurance, and a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Performance-related bonus up to 10%

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Valid NMC pin required.
• Minimum of 12 months' nursing experience is necessary.
• Home setting must allow for successful role completion, including necessary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Compile 5-6 assessments and reports daily post-training.
• Conduct impartial health and disability assessments through various methods.
• Liaise with clinical peers to gather evidence for detailed reports.

Skills

NMC pin

12 months' experience as a nurse

Job description

Overview

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

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

Nurses: RGN, RMN, RNLD

Why go with 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Compile 5-6 assessments + reports a day once training is completed
• 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 (3 days)
• 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)

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