Functional Assessor

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)
• Barrow 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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