Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

DS Associates Recruitment; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Aylesbury is seeking registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists for a hybrid role. You will conduct assessments supporting benefit claims while utilizing your clinical skills. The ideal candidate has experience in a relevant field and is fully registered with a UK regulatory body. This position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and extensive benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

£1,000 salary uplift after 6 months

Up to 10% quality and performance bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Discounts across ~1,000 retailers

Qualifications

• At least one year’s post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist.
• Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Undertake a combination of assessments with customers relating to PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports for decision makers.
• Develop medical knowledge across a broad range of conditions.

Skills

Excellent observational and communication skills

Ability to listen, empathise and probe

Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute

Education

Registered with a relevant UK regulatory body

Job description

Overview

Role: registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Aylesbury. Hybrid work arrangement with office and home working. Hours: Monday to Friday 9 – 5. Salary: £37,500 (PIP) - £40,000 (WCA) per year plus bonus scheme and benefits. Start salary and progression: £37,500 (PIP) - £40,000 (WCA) with opportunities for salary uplifts and benefits as an Approved Functional Assessor.

You will use and build upon clinical skills and knowledge with a focus on medical, cognitive and mental health conditions, providing assessments to support PIP or ESA benefit claims.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a combination of file-work, face-to-face and telephone/video assessments with customers relating to PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports to enable decision makers at the DWP to make informed benefit decisions.
• Develop medical knowledge across a broad range of conditions and contribute to ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Support customers and transfer current skills to the level required for the role, with ongoing training and revalidation support.

Benefits and Work Arrangements

• Salary uplift: £1,000 after 6 months and a further £1,000 after 12 months.
• Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once approved as a Functional Assessor.
• Hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week at a consultation centre; no night or weekend shifts required.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to five additional days.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Discounts across ~1,000 retailers (food, clothing, entertainment, travel, etc.).

Requirements

• At least one year’s post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist.
• Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or equivalent), with an active PIN and no restrictions or conditions.
• Excellent observational and communication skills; ability to listen, empathise and probe beyond the surface.
• Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute.

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