Functional Assessor Nurse HYBRID

iGo Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Functional Assessor Nurse for hybrid working. The role involves conducting health and disability assessments, compiling detailed reports, and requires a valid NMC pin along with nursing experience. Benefits include generous leave, bonuses, private medical insurance, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 10% quarterly bonus

Private medical insurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a valid NMC pin.
• At least 12 months of nursing experience is required.
• No previous health and disability assessor experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Valid NMC pin

Minimum 12 months experience as a nurse

Job description

Overview

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

Salary: £46,215 - £48,215/pa + benefits

Nurses: RGN, RMN, RNLD

Why join 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
• 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 £46,215 - £48,215 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