Assessment Nurse

Ingeus; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in the UK is seeking an Assessment Nurse to conduct Functional Assessments. The role requires a minimum of 12 months of UK-based experience as an NMC registered adult Nurse or as an HCPC registered Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic. Candidates need strong critical thinking skills and proficiency in IT tools. Benefits include a bonus scheme, paid CPD, and 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 10%

Supported/paid CPD

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Private Medical insurance

Maternity and Parental Leave

Qualifications

• At least 12 months UK-based post registration experience as an NMC registered adult Nurse or HCPC registered Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Paramedic.
• Experience of treating a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.
• Good typing skills and proficiency in IT tools for documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Functional Assessments for various activities related to work capability.
• Conducting clinical triage of completed forms and supporting documents.
• Obtaining additional evidence through active listening and appropriate questions.
• Producing accurate and detailed reports for submission to the Department of Work and Pensions.
• Liaising with clinical peers across the NHS and private healthcare sector.
• Collaborating with colleagues for high-quality service to claimants.

Skills

Critical thinking

Active listening

Logical reasoning

Typing skills

Proficiency in IT tools

Education

NMC registration as adult Nurse or HCPC registration as Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic

Job description

Assessment Nurse

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Base pay range

Full Time Hours = 9am-5pm (Work from home 2 days/week, 3 days in the Assessment Centre)

Part Time Hours = 9am-5pm 3 or 4 days/week* (Work from home 1 or 2 days/week)

About the role

We provide a thorough training programme to support your journey to become an approved Functional Assessor, so this role is ideal for those who are open to a formalised program of retraining and who are receptive to ongoing constructive feedback, ensuring our claimants continually get the very best experience.

However, while many clinicians find the role of a Functional Assessor rewarding, it’s not the right fit for everyone. Producing high‑quality written reports plays a critical part of the role of a Functional Assessor. Whilst we can support your development, having confidence using computers is essential for navigating systems and software, as is the recognition that you will be required to complete detailed assessments for all claimants you assess.

If you’re unfamiliar with technology or dislike writing comprehensive reports, this role may not be the best match for you. As a Functional Assessor, you will not be involved in diagnosis or hands‑on treatment. If this is something that is important to you, this is unlikely to be a role you will enjoy.

- Are you passionate about helping others?

- Do you have 12+ months of UK-based post registration experience as an NMC registered adult Nurse or HCPC registered Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Paramedic?

- Are you interested in a job that allows you to use your clinical skills in a different way whilst keeping your clinical registration?

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Functional Assessments that look at a range of different activities relating to physical, mental, intellectual and cognitive functions, to determine whether an individual could reasonably be expected to work or undertake work related activity.
• Using decision‑making skills to conduct clinical triage of completed forms and supporting documents to decide the route a case will take.
• Obtaining additional evidence needed, through active listening and appropriate questions.
• Apply critical thinking and logical reasoning to produce accurate and detailed reports for submission to the Department of Work and Pensions.
• Liaise with a range of clinical peers across the NHS and private healthcare sector, charities, and support organisations to obtain and evaluate evidence that assists in the production of detailed reports.
• Collaborating with colleagues to provide high‑quality service to claimants and contribute to the continued improvement and service excellence of health assessment services in the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months UK‑based post registration experience as an NMC registered adult Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC registered Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Paramedic.
• Experience of treating a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.
• Strong critical thinking, active listening and logical thinking skills.
• Good typing skills and proficiency in IT tools for documentation and communication.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme worth up to 10% of your salary.
• Supported/paid CPD for clinicians, registration fees reimbursed.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• Private Medical insurance.
• Maternity and Parental Leave.
• Variety of other financial and lifestyle options.

Additional Information

*Please note that all new starters will be required to attend 9 weeks of full‑time induction & training at the start of employment.

Seniority level

Not Applicable.

Employment type

Full‑time.

Job function

Health Care Provider.

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care and Government Administration.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ingeus are a registered Disability Confident Employer. We welcome neurodiverse colleagues and provide a detailed breakdown of our application, screening, and interview process. For assistance or alternative formats during the recruitment process, please speak to your recruiter.