Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

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

Job summary

A health recruitment agency is seeking a Functional Assessor in Bournemouth. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £37,500 - £40,000 per year, with bonuses and excellent benefits including 25 days of annual leave. Candidates must be registered nurses, physiotherapists, or occupational therapists with at least one year of post-registration experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to conduct assessments are essential.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Up to 10% quality and performance bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist.
• Registration with NMC, HCPC or other relevant body is required.
• Excellent observational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments related to PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports for DWP decision-making.
• Document and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent observational skills

Strong communication skills

Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute

Education

One year's post-registration experience

Fully registered with relevant UK regulatory body

Job description

Overview

Pay: £37,500.00 - £40,000.00 per year. Starting Salary: £37,500 (PIP) - £40,000 (WCA) + bonus scheme and benefits. Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Bournemouth. Hours: Monday to Friday 9 – 5. Role open to registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Bournemouth who want to use and build upon their clinical skills and benefit from work‑life balance and professional development as a PIP OR WCA Functional Assessor.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a combination of file-work, face-to-face and telephone/video assessments with customers in relation to PIP OR ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports to enable decision makers at DWP to make informed decisions regarding benefit claims.
• Focus assessments on how a customer’s disability affects day-to-day life and work-related activities.
• Ensure high-quality, accurate documentation and maintain patient confidentiality.

Qualifications and 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, with the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper.
• Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute.

Benefits and Terms

• Salary uplift: £1000 after first 6 months and a further £1000 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 at a consultation centre.
• 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.

How to Apply

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