Functional Assessor

Scienceabode; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health assessment provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Functional Assessor to conduct assessments for clients and produce reports for state benefits eligibility. The role offers a competitive salary of £39,500 per annum with opportunities for full-time or part-time work and additional benefits like hybrid working arrangements and CPD support. Ideal candidates are NMC or HCPC registered professionals with strong communication skills and experience in diverse health conditions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension

NMC/HCPC fees paid and CPD support

Ability to buy/sell additional leave

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist with 1+ years post-registration experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct up to 5 client assessments per day to determine working capability.
• Produce factual reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.
• Utilize various assessment methods including telephone and face-to-face.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Competent IT and computer skills

Ability to work with diverse conditions including mental health

Proactive and keen to learn

Education

NMC registration or HCPC qualification

Job description

Overview

NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply.

What is on offer as a Functional Assessor?

• Excellent starting salary at £39,500pa
• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm working hours
• Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available)
• Workington based when working on-site
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 5 more days + pension
• Hybrid/home working available
• NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided

What does the Functional Assessor role involve?

The Functional Assessor role will involve you carrying out 5 client assessments per day. A typical day will see you carry out telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person\'s disability or health condition affects their working capability. You’ll listen to their experiences, ask questions and use your insights to produce a factual report to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine their eligibility for benefits. That's the good news; the DWP make the final decision, you don't. Your role is to gather information and produce the report.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a well-established, people focussed organisation. You'll receive outstanding training and support to ensure you are the best you can be in your new Functional Assessor role!

What we look for

• An NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist with 1 year’s or more broad post-registration experience
• Someone who’s proactive and keen to learn
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Competent IT and computer skills
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health

Please click “apply” if you are open to hearing more!

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