Paramedic Functional Assessor

DS Associates Recruitment; Peacehaven; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking registered Nurses and Therapists for hybrid roles in Fareham, focusing on PIP and ESA assessments. This position offers extensive training, professional development, and an excellent work-life balance. Candidates must be registered with a UK regulatory body and possess strong communication skills. The role involves face-to-face and remote assessments, enabling decision makers at DWP to evaluate benefit claims effectively. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Benefits

Up to 10% performance bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts across 1,000 retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist.
• Registered with a relevant UK regulatory body without restrictions, with a valid PIN.

Responsibilities

• Undertake file-work, face-to-face and telephone/video assessments with PIP or ESA customers.
• Provide comprehensive reports for decision makers at DWP.
• Engage in ongoing CPD, with over 100 hours protected per annum.

Skills

Excellent observational and communication skills

Ability to listen and empathise

Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute

Education

Fully registered nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist

Job description

Salary and Benefits

Starting Salary: £39,000 (PIP) to £41,500 (WCA) per annum + bonus scheme and benefits.

£1,000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1,000 salary uplift after 12 months.

Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once you’re an Approved Functional Assessor.

25 days annual leave, plus bank holiday and the option to purchase up to five additional days.

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.

Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.

Location

Hybrid (office and home working) Fareham.

Hours

Monday to Friday 9 – 5, with no nights, weekends or shifts required.

Role Overview

We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Fareham 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.

In this role you will grow your medical knowledge of a wide variety of medical, cognitive and mental health conditions and undertake a combination of file‑work, face‑to‑face and telephone/video assessments with customers in relation to PIP or ESA benefits. You will 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.

Responsibilities

• Undertake file‑work, face‑to‑face and telephone/video assessments with PIP or ESA customers.
• Provide comprehensive reports for decision makers at DWP.
• Participate in comprehensive training to support customers and develop your career within the organisation.
• Engage in ongoing CPD, with over 100 hours protected per annum, and support revalidation.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1‑year 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, with 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.