Functional Assessor Nurse PART HOME WORKING

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

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Functional Assessor Nurse in Milton Keynes. The role offers a competitive salary between £41,500 and £43,500, with the option for hybrid working post-training. Candidates need to have a valid NMC pin and at least 12 months of nursing experience. Comprehensive training is provided, ensuring a smooth transition into the role, along with attractive benefits including 25 days annual leave and a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Valid NMC pin required.
• Minimum of 12 months experience as a nurse.
• No previous health and disability assessor experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and report findings.
• Provide an impartial, holistic view of claimants' health.
• Liaise with various healthcare providers for detailed reports.

Skills

NMC valid pin

Patient assessment skills

Strong communication

Holistic assessment approach

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD)

Job description

Overview

Functional Assessor Nurse for Work Capability Assessments (WCA) - Part Home Working (3 days)

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

Nurses: RGN, RMN, RNLD

Why work 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 support throughout the application process, including 24/7 availability and intensive one-on-one interview preparation, aiming for a high placement success rate and strong feedback.

Functional Assessor Nurse Requirements

• Valid NMC pin
• A minimum of 12 months' experience as a nurse
• Appropriate home workspace with 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 £41,500 (starting) - £43,500 with yearly salary increases and yearly bonus
• Full training supplied over an initial 12-week period (virtual/remote home-based teaching and assessments; initial 6 weeks) with a probation period and mentor support (further ~6 weeks)
• Performance-related bonus of up to 10% paid quarterly
• Hybrid working on completion of initial 6 weeks of training
• Conduct impartial, holistic health and disability assessments and do not decide claim outcomes
• Carry out telephone, video and/or face-to-face functional assessments to establish any functional restriction due to 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 clinical peers across the NHS and private healthcare sector, charities, and support organisations to obtain evidence for detailed reports
• Compile reports for review and decision on eligibility
• File work (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 Paternity 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