Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

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

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Fareham is seeking a Functional Assessor to conduct assessments and provide reports regarding PIP and ESA benefits. This full-time role offers a salary between £39,000 and £41,500, with opportunities for bonuses and professional development. The position includes hybrid work options and no night or weekend shifts. Applicants need to be fully registered professionals with relevant experience and skills.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension

Discounts across retailers

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• One year's post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist.
• Registered without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments for PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports to assist decision makers.

Skills

Excellent observational skills

Communication skills

Typing speed (minimum 30 words per minute)

Education

Fully registered with UK regulatory body

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Fareham who want to use and to build upon their clinical skills and knowledge and benefit from the excellent work life balance and professional development that a career as a PIP OR WCA Functional Assessor can give you. 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. The role is full time Monday to Friday 9 – 5 and offers a salary of £39,000 (PIP) - £41,500 (WCA) per annum plus

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.
• Assessments focus on how a disability affects a customer’s day to day life and performing work related activities.

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.

Benefits / Additional Information

• Starting Salary: £39,000 (PIP) - £41,500 (WCA) + bonus scheme and benefits
• Salary uplift: £1,000 after 6 months and a further £1,000 after 12 months
• Hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days per week at one of our consultation centres
• 9am – 5pm contracts with no nights; no weekend shifts required
• Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once you’re an Approved Functional Assessor
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to purchase up to five additional days
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers
• Ongoing CPD (over 100 hours protected per annum), revalidation support and career progression opportunities

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