Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

DS Associates Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists in Reading. The role involves conducting assessments for PIP and ESA benefits in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will have post-registration experience and be fully registered with a UK regulatory body, with excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and benefits including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Salary uplift after 6 and 12 months

Quality and performance bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

6% contributory pension scheme

Retailer discounts

Internal progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Undertake file-work, face-to-face and telephone/video assessments with customers.
• Provide comprehensive reports for decision makers regarding benefit claims.
• Work in a hybrid environment with minimum 2 days per week at consultation centres.

Skills

Excellent observational and communication skills

Ability to listen and empathise

Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute

Education

One year’s post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist

Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body

Job description

Overview

Pay: £43,000.00 - £45,500.00 per year. Starting Salary: £43,000 (PIP) - £45,500 (WCA) + bonus scheme and benefits. Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Reading. Hours: Monday to Friday 9 – 5. Roles for Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists and Paramedics. We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Reading 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.

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.
• 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.
• Work in a hybrid environment with a minimum of 2 days per week at one of our consultation centres.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• Salary uplift: £1000 after 6 months, plus a further £1000 after 12 months.
• Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once you’re an Approved Functional Assessor.
• 9am – 5pm contracts with no nights; weekends not required.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and option to purchase up to five additional days.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Discounts across ~1,000 retailers (food, clothing, days out, entertainment and travel).
• Brilliant internal progression opportunities.

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.
• 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.