Nurse Functional Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Oldham seeks a Functional Assessor to conduct assessments for PIP claims. The role offers flexible working conditions including hybrid and remote options, alongside comprehensive training. Ideal candidates must be registered nurses with at least a year of UK experience, able to work autonomously while demonstrating strong communication skills.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Collaborative working environment

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• We can only accept applications from nurses for this vacancy.
• UK experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Utilise your clinical experience to understand how a claimant’s health conditions affect daily living.
• Conduct assessments over the telephone, video, or face-to-face.
• Interpret medical evidence to compile a report for DWP decision-making.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Strong IT competency

Proactive and keen to learn

Education

NMC registration

At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience

Job description

Overview

Mixture of remote and assessment centre working, offering an exceptional work-life balance. As a Functional Assessor you will work autonomously to assess claimants applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit as part of the DWP’s Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). The role involves assessing individuals with a broad range of health conditions, with the opportunity to conduct some assessments remotely. An in-depth, fully paid training programme is provided, and the role counts towards clinical hours to maintain your registration.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Utilise your clinical experience to understand how a claimant’s health conditions affect daily living and independence
• Conduct detailed, respectful assessments over the telephone, video, or face-to-face in office or remote settings
• Interpret medical evidence and compile findings into a comprehensive report to support DWP decision-making

Requirements

• We can only accept applications from nurses for this vacancy
• NMC 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 strong IT competency

Additional

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

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