Hybrid Functional Assessor

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

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Functional Assessor in Torquay. This role requires qualified Nurses, Physiotherapists, Paramedics, or Occupational Therapists to assess individuals applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Responsibilities include conducting assessments in various formats and documenting findings. The position offers flexible working hours and a focus on work-life balance, along with comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Collaborative working environment

Development and progression opportunities

Fully-paid training programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurses, Physiotherapists, Paramedics or Occupational Therapists only.
• NMC/HCPC registration required.
• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience.

Responsibilities

• Use clinical experience to assess diverse health conditions.
• Complete assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face.
• Interpret medical evidence and compile comprehensive reports.

Job description

Overview

Are you a qualified Nurse, Physiotherapist, Paramedic 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 - plus this role counts towards your clinical hours and helps you maintain your registration.

Locations & Benefit Highlights

• Locations: Torquay, Plymouth, Taunton, Truro, Ashford (various roles advertised)
• Salary: £39,500 per annum
• Permanent – full time or part time available (Mon-Fri)
• Mixture of remote and assessment centre working, offering a healthy work-life balance

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

Responsibilities

• Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, to understand how their challenges and the impact of their disability affect daily life
• Work within an office environment and remotely 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 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 is essential

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 identity, or physical ability.

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