Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

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

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals in Yeovil to become Functional Assessors. The role involves performing assessments related to disability benefits and providing detailed reports. Candidates need to have at least one year of experience and be fully registered with a UK regulatory body. This position offers a hybrid working model, a competitive starting salary, and excellent benefits including ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 10% quality and performance bonus

Comprehensive training with ongoing CPD

Discounts across 1,000 retailers

Qualifications

• One year's post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist.
• Ability to listen and empathise with clients.
• Strong typing abilities are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Undertake face-to-face and telephone/video assessments regarding PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports for decision-makers concerning benefit claims.

Skills

Excellent observational skills

Communication skills

Typing speed (minimum 30 words per minute)

Education

Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC)

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

Role

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

• 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.
• Assess 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 the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper.
• The ability to type at a minimum of 30 words per minute.

Benefits and terms

• Salary uplift: £1000 after the first 6 months and a further £1000 after 12 months.
• Work-life balance: 9am – 5pm contracts with no nights; weekends of 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 holidays and the option to purchase up to five additional days.
• Progression opportunities and up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, including food, clothing, days out, entertainment and travel.
• Comprehensive training with ongoing CPD (over 100 hours protected per annum), support with revalidation and career development within the organisation.

How to apply / contact

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