Nurse Assessor

JR United Kingdom; Ballymena; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-national employer in Ballymena is seeking Functional Specialists for hybrid roles. Candidates will conduct comprehensive assessments for disability allowances, leveraging their clinical expertise. Full-time and part-time positions are offered with a competitive salary of £38,500 - £39,500 and various benefits including bonuses, holidays, and a health & wellbeing program.

Benefits

£1000 sign-off bonus

10% Bonus thereafter

25 days Holidays per annum

Company Laptop and Mobile Phone

Access to Health & Wellbeing programme

Company matched pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.
• Experience in face-to-face assessments is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads from end to end including assessments.
• Deliver face-to-face and virtual assessments.
• Assess a full range of health conditions and disabilities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT literacy

Education

Qualified Nurse or equivalent

Job description

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Further your career and take on a new challenge as a Functional Specialist!

We are recruiting for hybrid working Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Paramedics to make the most of their existing clinical knowledge and take on a new role with a leading, multi-national employer. Both Full-time and Part-time roles are available.

As a Functional Specialist, you will provide unbiased, comprehensive assessments for the Government's disability allowance (PIP), ensuring a personalized, inclusive, and empathetic service for the service user.

Benefits Include:

• Basic salary of £38,500 - £39,500
• £1000 sign-off bonus
• 10% Bonus thereafter
• Salary increases upon successful completion of training stages

Role Details:

• Hybrid, Full-time
• Training: Full-time, 5 weeks
• 25 days Holidays per annum, rising to 27 days with service
• Company Laptop and Mobile Phone provided
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programme and Headspace mobile app
• Annual charity day
• Employee network groups
• Company matched pension
• Life assurance

Your New Role:

As a multi-skilled Functional Specialist, you will manage caseloads from end to end, including delivering face-to-face and virtual assessments, telephone assessments, initial review calls, and paper-based reports (PBR).

You will have greater job variety and autonomy to manage cases to conclusion, assessing a full range of health conditions and disabilities, including physical, sensory, mental, intellectual, and cognitive impairments.

Time is built into your rota for breaks, CPD, audit amendments, requesting and reviewing further evidence, and team meetings.

Requirements:

• Qualified Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Paramedic
• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions
• Excellent communication skills and strong IT literacy