Hybrid Functional Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Long Lee; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Long Lee is looking for a Functional Assessor to conduct assessments for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This role involves working autonomously and requires qualifications in nursing or allied health professions. The successful candidate will enjoy a hybrid work model, a comprehensive training program, and opportunities for professional development. A robust annual leave package alongside bank holidays is also offered.

Benefits

Generous annual-leave package

Flexible working patterns

Collaborative working environment

Fully-paid training program

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse, Physiotherapist, Paramedic, Pharmacist or Occupational Therapist.
• Must have broad post-registration experience and UK experience.
• Familiarity with interpreting medical evidence.

Responsibilities

• Assess cases of claimants for Personal Independence Payment.
• Complete assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face.
• Gather findings into a comprehensive report for decision-making.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

IT competency

Proactive and receptive to feedback

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

1 year of post-registration experience

Job description

Overview

Mixture of remote and assessment centre working, offering an exceptional work-life balance. Are you a qualified Nurse, Physiotherapist, Paramedic, Pharmacist or Occupational Therapist seeking a genuine work-life balance and a chance to thrive in a brand new healthcare environment, whilst both utilising and developing your clinical skills?

As a Functional Assessor you will work autonomously to assess the cases of claimants who are applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit, as part of the DWP's Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). The funding helps support individuals to live as much of an independent life as possible. You will be completing assessments with individuals who have a broad range of health conditions, and you may conduct some assessments remotely. An in-depth training programme is provided which is fully paid for, so you will feel fully equipped for your new role, and this role counts towards your clinical hours, helping you maintain your registration.

Aspect Healthcare is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency. Aspect Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

Responsibilities

• Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions and gain a clear understanding of how their challenges and the ways their disability affects their daily life
• Work within an office environment and at home to complete detailed, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face
• Interpret medical evidence and gather findings into a comprehensive report to support the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Requirements

• We can only accept applications from Qualified Nurses, Physiotherapists, Paramedics, Pharmacists or Occupational Therapists for this vacancy
• NMC/HCPC registration is required
• You must have at least 1 year of broad post-registration experience and UK experience is essential
• Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and IT competency is a must-have

Benefits

• A generous annual-leave package, plus all bank holidays off
• Hybrid working with flexible patterns to champion healthy work/life balance
• A collaborative and dynamic working environment
• A robust fully-paid training programme
• Great opportunities for development and progression

About us

"Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services" (from description context). For more details, read the full job posting.