Hybrid Functional Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Functional Assessor in Taunton. The role involves assessing claimants applying for benefits based on their health conditions and requires registrations as a Nurse, Physiotherapist, Paramedic, Pharmacist, or Occupational Therapist. This position offers a generous annual leave package, hybrid working options, and a fully paid training program. Excellent communication and clinical skills are essential.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Hybrid working with flexible patterns

Paid training program

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse, Physiotherapist, Paramedic, Pharmacist or Occupational Therapist needed.
• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience; UK experience is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously and receptive to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Work with diverse health conditions to assess daily life challenges.
• Complete assessments via phone, video, or face-to-face.
• Compile findings into comprehensive reports for DWP decision-making.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

IT competency

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Permanent – full time or part time available (Mon-Fri). 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) or the Work Capability (WCA) benefit, as part of the DWP 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 — plus this role counts towards your clinical hours, helping you maintain your registration.

An excellent benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

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

Responsibilities

• Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, gaining a clear understanding of how their challenges and disability affect daily life
• Work in 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 compile findings into a comprehensive report to support DWP decision-making

Requirements

• We can only accept applications from Qualified Nurses, Physiotherapists, Paramedics, Pharmacists or Occupational Therapists for this vacancy
• NMC/HCPC registration is required
• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience; 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

If you are interested in discovering more about this Functional Assessor role, please apply now.

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.

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Locations

Locations include Taunton, Torquay, Ashford, Truro and surrounding areas. Hybrid Disability Assessor opportunities with salary around £39,500 per year.