Paramedic Functional Assessor

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

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is looking for registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists in Swindon to conduct assessments for PIP and ESA benefits. These roles offer a hybrid working model, excellent work-life balance, and training opportunities. Candidates must have a minimum of 1-year experience post-registration, be fully registered with a relevant regulatory body, and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

£1,000 salary uplift after first 6 months

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 10% quality and performance bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts across around 1,000 retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year post-qualification experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist.
• Fully registered with a valid PIN, without restrictions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to listen effectively.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments with customers regarding PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports for decision-makers at DWP.
• Focus on how disabilities affect day-to-day life.

Skills

Excellent observational and communication skills

Ability to type at a minimum of 30 words per minute

Education

Registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC)

Job description

Starting Salary

£40,000 per annum + bonus scheme and benefits

Location

Hybrid (office and home working) Swindon

Hours

Monday to Friday 9 – 5

Eligible Professions

Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists and Paramedics

Overview

We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Swindon who want to use and build upon their clinical skills and knowledge and benefit from the excellent work‑life balance and professional development that a career as a WCA Functional Assessor can give you.

Key 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.

Qualifications & Experience

We are seeking applications from clinicians with a minimum of 1‑year post‑qualification experience and registration in the UK. In this role you will grow your medical knowledge of a wide variety of medical, cognitive and mental health conditions.

Benefits

• £1,000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1,000 salary uplift 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.
• The role is a hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days per week working at one of our consultation centres.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to five additional days.
• Brilliant internal progression opportunities.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.

Training & Development

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
• the ability to type at a minimum of 30 words per minute.

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