Functional Assessor - WCA

JR United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, or Physiotherapists to join their team in a hybrid role. This position offers the opportunity to assess clients and contribute to their well-being while enjoying a work-life balance and professional development. With comprehensive training and ongoing support, you will play a crucial role in the medico-legal field, ensuring that clients receive the assistance they need. Join a team that values compassion, attention to detail, and the continuous growth of its members.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance & sick pay

Hybrid work options

Wellbeing programme & company events

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in in-patient roles dealing with diverse clinical conditions.
• Strong IT skills, including typing at 35 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Assess up to six customers per day using various methods.
• Create written reports for the Department of Work and Pensions.

Skills

Nursing (RGN, RNLD, RMN)

Occupational Therapy

Physiotherapy

Strong IT Skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptable Communication Skills

Education

Registered Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Physiotherapist

Job description

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Registered Nurse RMN/RNLD/RGN, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist

Salary: £41,500 -£43,500+ per year + bonus scheme

Location: Hybrid – Luton

• Company pension
• Life insurance & sick pay
• Hybrid work options (some remote work available)
• Wellbeing programme & company events

About the Role

Are you looking to take your nursing (RGN, RNLD, RMN), occupational therapy, or physiotherapy career in a new direction? Do you want a role that values your attention to detail, compassion, and empathy, while offering work-life balance, education, and opportunities to develop into the medico-legal profession? Or are you interested in transitioning into an Occupational/Vocational pathway?

• You will assess up to four to six customers per day.
• Assessments can be conducted on paper, via telephone, video, or face-to-face.
• You will take clinical observations, ask questions, and create written reports.
• Your reports will be passed on to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), who will decide on support for the customer.
• You will assess a benefit called Employment and Support Allowance managed by DWP.

Training & Development

You will receive industry-leading training from experienced clinical tutors, equipping you with the skills to support customers and transfer your current medical knowledge to this role. The full training lasts approximately 6 months, during which you will be paid. This role will help you maintain your registration with RGN or HCPC, with support for revalidation.

After training, you will have ongoing CPD, with over 100 hours protected annually, support for revalidation, and opportunities for career development within the organization. You will be assigned a clinical supervisor and can pursue the Diploma in Disability Assessment Medicine accredited by the FOM.

Your Requirements

You should be a nurse, OT, or physiotherapist with at least 1 year of experience in in-patient roles dealing with diverse clinical conditions. Strong IT skills, including typing at 35 words per minute, are advantageous. Candidates must be highly literate, detail-oriented, and possess adaptable communication skills suitable for the client group.