Functional Assessor

We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Paramedics in Southend who want to use their clinical skills applied in a new way and benefit from the excellent work-life balance and professional development that a career as a Functional Assessor can give you.

Role Overview

To carry out telephone, video and/or face-to-face functional assessments to establish any functional restriction caused by a claimant’s health condition and/or disability and to evaluate the overall functional effects on their everyday life, following the PIP guidelines. Assessors will be expected to use DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) processes and systems and conduct high-quality assessments in an empathetic and professional manner.

Functional Assessors work on a variety of cases across a range of conditions, using clinical knowledge alongside an empathetic and curious approach, to produce accurate and detailed advice reports to enable DWP to make an appropriate decision on eligibility for benefits.

The position offers a competitive salary of £37,500.00 per annum plus:

1. Continuous professional development: Access to training and learning opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
2. Clinical registration fee reimbursement.
3. Private medical insurance.
4. Extra annual leave: Flexibility to purchase additional holiday days to suit your personal needs.
5. Confidential employee assistance programme: 24/7 access to confidential counselling for your mental and emotional well-being.
6. Life assurance 3 x salary: A benefit to protect your loved ones in the event of an unexpected loss.

And more.

Requirements

1. A minimum of 12 months' post-qualification experience as a registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist (OTs) or Paramedic.
2. Be NMC or HCPC registered with no restrictions on practice.
3. Have a proven record of proactively engaging with relevant Continual Professional Development (CPD).
4. Broad-ranging clinical experience across a range of conditions, including working with adults.
5. Have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills that include the ability to interact sensitively and appropriately.
6. Efficient IT skills and an ability to type notes accurately whilst conducting assessments.

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