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Functional Assessor

JR United Kingdom

Fareham

On-site

GBP 39,000 - 41,000

Full time

15 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals looking to transition their careers into a rewarding role. This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, or paramedic skills in a hybrid role that balances work-life harmony with professional growth. You will receive comprehensive training and ongoing CPD support, ensuring your skills remain sharp and relevant. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and provides the foundation for a fulfilling career in the medico-legal field. If you're ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Company pension
Life insurance & sick pay
Wellbeing programme
Company events

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year working experience in patient-facing roles.
  • Ability to type at 35 words per minute is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assess up to five customers per day using various methods.
  • Create written reports based on clinical observations.

Skills

Clinical Assessment
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
Computer Skills
Typing Skills

Education

Nursing Qualification (RGN/RMN/RNLD)
Occupational Therapy Qualification
Physiotherapy Qualification
Paramedic Qualification

Job description

Registered Nurse RMN/RNLD/RGN, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic

Salary: £39,000-41,000+ per year + bonus scheme

Location: Hybrid-Fareham

  • Company pension
  • Life insurance & sick pay
  • Wellbeing programme & company events

About the Role

Do you want to take your nursing RGN, RNLD, RMN, occupational therapy, paramedic or physiotherapy career in another direction? Are you seeking a role where your attention to detail, compassion and empathy are matched with a work-life balance, education and opportunities to develop into the medico-legal profession? Or perhaps you would like to transition your career into Occupational/Vocational pathway?

  • You will assess up to a maximum of five customers per day.
  • Assessments will be on paper, telephone, video or face-to-face.
  • Taking your clinical observations and questioning and creating a written report.
  • You will pass on to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) who will make a decision on support for the customer.
  • You will assess a benefit called Personal Independent Payments or Employment and Support Allowance managed by DWP.

Training & Development

Customers will have multiple clinical issues; you will be given industry-leading training provided by my client’s amazing clinical tutors. The course will provide you with the skills to support customers and transfer your current medical skills and knowledge to the level required for the role.

Full training is approximately 6 months duration, during which you will be paid. This role will maintain your registration with the RGN or HCPC and you will receive revalidation support to maintain your registration.

Once you have completed their comprehensive training, the investment in you does not end. 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. You will be allocated a clinical supervisor and can study for the Diploma in Disability Assessment Medicine accredited by the FOM.

Your Requirements

A nurse, OT, Paramedic or Physiotherapist who is working primarily in-patient facing roles dealing with a wide range of clinical conditions. Minimum of 1 year working experience or above. Computer or IT skills are a distinct advantage. Typing or keyboard skills with an ability to type at 35 words per minute. The client group requires clinicians who are highly literate, have attention to detail and can display highly adaptable communication skills.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.

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Created on 06/04/2025 by JR United Kingdom

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