Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is looking for Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists in Salisbury for a Functional Assessor position. This hybrid role offers a salary ranging from £37,500 to £40,000 annually along with bonuses and professional development opportunities. Candidates should have at least one year of post-registration experience and be fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body. The position promotes an excellent work-life balance with no night or weekend shifts required.

Benefits

Up to 10% quality and performance bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Internal progression opportunities

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Discounts across 1,000 retailers

£1000 salary uplift after 6 months

£1000 salary uplift after 12 months

Qualifications

• Minimum one year post-registration experience.
• Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body.
• No restrictions or conditions on registration.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments for PIP OR ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports to DWP for decision making.
• Participate in ongoing CPD and support revalidation.

Skills

Excellent observational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to listen and empathize

Typing speed of 30 words per minute

Education

Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist

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) Salisbury. Hours: Monday to Friday 9 – 5.

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

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.
• Provide ongoing CPD, with over 100 hours CPD protected per annum, support with revalidation and the opportunity to develop your career within the organisation.

Benefits and terms

• Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once you’re an Approved Functional Assessor
• The role is a Hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days per week working at one of our consultation centres
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holiday 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, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• £1000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1000 salary uplift after 12 months
• Work-life balance: 9am – 5pm contracts with no nights or weekend shifts required

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

How to apply

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