Functional Assessor Nurse HYBRID

iGo Recruitment; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Functional Assessor Nurse for hybrid working and to conduct health assessments. This role offers a starting salary of £41,500 - £43,500, full training, and various benefits including a performance-related bonus and private medical insurance. Applicants must have a valid NMC pin and nursing experience. Join the team to contribute positively to claimant assessments and health outcomes.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Performance-related bonus up to 10%

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme (up to 6%)

Qualifications

• Valid NMC pin required.
• At least 12 months of nursing experience is necessary.
• Appropriate workspace at home for hybrid working is needed.

Responsibilities

• Compile 5-6 assessments and reports daily post-training.
• Conduct holistic health assessments without making claim decisions.
• Liaise with healthcare peers for report evidence.

Skills

Valid NMC pin

Minimum 12 months' experience as a nurse

Job description

Overview

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

Starting Salary: £41,500 - £43,500/pa + benefits + 10% yearly bonus

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

Role 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
• 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