Functional Assessor - Remote

Advo Health; East Studdal; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking experienced Functional Assessors to conduct assessments for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Work Capability Assessments (WCA). This fully remote role offers a competitive salary ranging from £39,500 to £48,000, with annual reviews and a supportive environment. Candidates must have at least 12 months of post-registration experience as a nurse, paramedic, physiotherapist, pharmacist, or occupational therapist.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

Cost of professional membership covered

Flexible working

25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)

Company sick-pay

DWP approved training and support programme

Discounts and other perks

Charity time gifting

Extra cash rewards and incentives

Free physio and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months post-registration experience as a Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist, or Occupational Therapist.
• Full registration with the NMC, HCPC, or GPC is required.

Responsibilities

• Hold telephone or video consultations regarding PIP or WCA assessments.
• Assess various complex conditions and impairments.
• Write high-quality, fair, and accurate assessment reports.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Report writing

Education

Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist or Occupational Therapist

Job description

Are you an experienced Functional Assessor, or a healthcare professional looking to start a new career path?

Embrace a fully remote role as a Functional Assessor and make a real difference in people's lives.

With a salary ranging from £39,500 to £48,000 depending on experience, you will benefit from annual pay reviews and a supportive, clinically-led environment.

Advo is a healthcare organisation through and through, with clinicians working in our highest management positions and shaping our group ethos.

With more than 10 years of experience delivering government assessment services and a commitment to professional development and training, Advo is an established provider and one of the best places to work as an assessor in the UK.

About The Role

If you are an Experienced Functional Assessor with DWP approval, you will know what the role entails and will not be required to go through the same training programme. However, if you have never been a Functional Assessor before, don’t worry, we can support you in your career change with our accredited training programme and dedicated support structure.

You will play a crucial role in the functional and disability assessments process, a service that touches the lives of millions of people in the UK.

You will work autonomously to assess the cases of people who are applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit or a Work Capability Assessment (WCA) as part of the DWPs Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). This will involve holding consultations and writing fair and accurate reports.

You will only work to assess people for PIP or a WCA, not both. As part of your application process, we will advise you on which service you will work on and discuss what your training will involve.

Salary And Benefits

• Between £39,500 and £48,000 Per Annum, based on experience
• Annual salary reviews
• Cost of your professional membership covered by us
• Work-life balance through remote working patterns
• 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• Company sick-pay (up to an annual cap)
• Flexible / part-time working & family friendly ethos
• DWP approved training and support programme provided
• Discounts and other perks
• Charity time gifting
• Extra cash rewards and incentives
• Free physio and other wellbeing support

You can learn more about the benefits of working at Advo Health here .

Key Responsibilities

• Holding telephone or video consultations with people who are applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit or a Work Capability Assessment (WCA).
• Assessing a variety of complex conditions and impairments.
• Using your strong verbal communication skills and write high quality, fair and accurate assessment reports using a special IT system.
• Working with your line manager to advance your own professional development and career as a Functional Assessor.

Essential Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months post-registration experience working as an Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist or Occupational Therapist.
• You must hold full registration with one of the following professional bodies: Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) General Pharmaceutical Council (GPC)

Our goal is for Advo Health to be a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone. This means that we actively work to promote equal opportunities across all that we do, including when we recruit new talent.