Paramedic Functional Assessor

DS Associates Recruitment; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists for a hybrid role in Bournemouth. Candidates must have at least a year of post-registration experience and relevant UK registration. The position offers a starting salary of £40,000, bonuses, and benefits including 25 days annual leave and training support. This role provides comprehensive training and opportunities for career progression within the organization.

Benefits

£1,000 salary uplift after 6 months

25 days annual leave

Up to 10% quality and performance bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts across around 1,000 retailers

Qualifications

• One year's post‑registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist.
• Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other).

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments with customers in relation to PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports to decision makers at DWP.
• Support customers and develop your career within the organisation.

Skills

Excellent observational and communication skills

Ability to listen and empathise

Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute

Job description

Position Overview

Starting Salary: £40,000 per annum + bonus scheme and benefits.

Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Bournemouth.

Hours: Monday to Friday 9 – 5.

Roles: Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Bournemouth. We are recruiting for registered nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists with a minimum of 1‑year post‑qualification experience and registration in the UK.

Benefits and Opportunities

• £1,000 salary uplift after first 6 months and another £1,000 after 12 months.
• Work‑life balance: 9am – 5pm contracts with no nights, weekends or shifts required.
• Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once you’re an Approved Functional Assessor.
• Hybrid position with minimum 2 days per week at a consultation centre.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and option to purchase up to five additional days.
• Brilliant internal progression opportunities.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers.

Role Responsibilities

You will undertake a combination of file‑work, face‑to‑face and telephone/video assessments with customers in relation to PIP or ESA benefits and provide comprehensive reports to enable decision makers at DWP to make informed decisions regarding benefit claims. Such assessments focus on how a disability affects a customer’s day‑to‑day life and performing work‑related activities.

Comprehensive training will provide you with the skills to support customers and transfer your current skills and knowledge to the level required for the role. You will have ongoing CPD, with over 100 hours CPD protected per annum, support with revalidation and the opportunity to develop your career within the organisation.

Requirements

• One year's post‑registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist.
• Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other), without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN.
• Excellent observational and communication skills, giving you the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper.
• Ability to type at a minimum of 30 words per minute.

Contact

For further information please contact Maxine on 01387 371018 or alternatively forward your CV for consideration.