Nurse Assessor

JR United Kingdom; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-national employer in Northern Ireland seeks Functional Specialists to conduct assessments for the Government's disability allowance (PIP). The position comes with hybrid working options and offers a basic salary of £38,500 - £39,500, plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits. Qualified Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Paramedics encouraged to apply. Full-time and part-time roles are available.

Benefits

Basic salary of £38,500 - £39,500

£1000 sign-off bonus

10% Bonus thereafter

25 days holidays per annum

Company Laptop and Mobile Phone

Access to Health & Wellbeing programme

Annual charity day

Company matched pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.
• Strong communication skills and excellent IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide unbiased, comprehensive assessments for disability allowance.
• Manage caseloads including face-to-face and virtual assessments.
• Conduct initial review calls and paper-based reports.

Skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Qualified Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Paramedic

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 with Full time and Part time roles available.

As a Functional Specialist, you will be providing unbiased, comprehensive assessments for the Government's disability allowance (PIP) whilst ensuring a personalised, 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

Hybrid, Full-time roles available.

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 assess the full range of health conditions and disabilities affecting the claimant, including physical, sensory, mental, intellectual, and cognitive impairments.

You will have time built into your working 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.