Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

DS Associates Recruitment; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Weymouth is seeking a WCA Functional Assessor for a full-time role, Monday to Friday. Candidates should have a minimum of 1-year post-qualification experience in nursing, physiotherapy, or occupational therapy, and be fully registered with a UK regulatory body. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000, along with numerous benefits including pay uplifts, a quality and performance bonus, and a range of perks for work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Quality and performance bonus

Internal progression opportunities

Discounts across 1,000 retailers

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year post-qualification experience in relevant field.
• Fully registered with a UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC).

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments related to PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports for decision-makers.
• Ongoing CPD with over 100 hours CPD protected per annum.

Skills

Excellent observational skills

Communication skills

Typing speed (30 words per minute)

Education

Post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist

Job description

Job Overview

We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Weymouth who want to use and build upon their clinical skills and knowledge and benefit from the 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.

The role is full‑time, Monday to Friday 9 – 5 and offers a salary of £40,000 per annum.

Salary and Benefits

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

Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once you’re an Approved Functional Assessor.

Work‑life balance: 9 am – 5 pm contracts with no nights or weekend shifts required.

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.

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.

Contact

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