Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists in Southampton for a hybrid role as a WCA Functional Assessor. The position offers a salary between £37,500 and £40,000 annually, along with a bonus scheme and excellent work-life balance. Candidates should have at least one year of post-registration experience and maintain valid registration in the UK. The role involves conducting assessments and providing comprehensive reports to support decision-making processes without the requirement for night or weekend shifts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to purchase additional leave

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Discounts across various retailers

Brilliant internal progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist.
• Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body without restrictions.
• Strong communication skills to engage with customers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments related to PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports for decision makers.
• Engage in ongoing CPD with support for revalidation.

Skills

Excellent observational skills

Communication skills

Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute

Education

Nursing or Occupational Therapy qualification with UK registration

Job description

Position Details

Starting Salary: £37,500 (PIP) to £40,000 (WCA) per annum + bonus scheme and benefits.

Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Southampton.

Hours: Monday to Friday 9 – 5.

Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, and Paramedics.

We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Southampton who want to use and build upon their clinical skills and knowledge and benefit from excellent work‑life balance and professional development that a career as a 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.

Full‑time role Monday to Friday 9 – 5 with salary of £37,500 to £40,000.

Salary enhancements

£1,000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1,000 salary uplift after 12 months.

Work‑life balance: 9am – 5pm contracts with no nights, weekends or 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 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.

Role 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. Such assessments focus on how a disability affects a customer’s day‑to‑day life and performing work‑related activities.

Comprehensive training will provide you with the skills to support customers and transfer your current skills and knowledge to the level required for the role. You will have ongoing CPD, with over 100 hours CPD protected per annum, support with revalidation and the opportunity to develop your career within the organisation.

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.

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