Paramedic Functional Assessor

DS Associates Recruitment; Level's Green; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking clinicians including Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists for a hybrid role in Weston Super Mare. Candidates should have at least one year post-registration experience and be fully registered with a relevant UK body. The role involves assessing the impacts of disabilities and requires strong observational and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits package offered including bonuses and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

£1000 salary uplift after 6 months

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Indoor progression opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts from various retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's post-registration experience in relevant field.
• Fully registered with NMC/HCPC without restrictions.
• Ability to type at least 30 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments regarding PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports for decision-makers at DWP.
• Participate in ongoing CPD with over 100 hours protected annually.

Skills

Excellent observational skills

Communication skills

Typing speed (minimum 30 wpm)

Education

Post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist

Registered with a relevant UK regulatory body

Job description

Job Summary

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

Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Weston Super Mare

Hours: Monday to Friday 9 – 5

Position: Registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Weston Super Mare. We are recruiting 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

• £1000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1000 salary uplift after 12 months
• Work‑life balance: 9am – 5pm contracts with no nights or weekend shifts required.
• Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once you’re an Approved Functional Assessor
• Hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days per week working at one of our consultation centres
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holiday 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

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.

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), 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.