Functional Assessor

*Functional Assessor*

In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.

* *Locations: Bootle*

* *Salary: £37,800 pa*

* *Permanent - full time or part time available, on a hybrid working basis. *

Are you seeking a genuine work-life balance in an organisation that supports you to be great in your role? We're looking to speak with Nurses, Physio's, Paramedics or Occupational Therapists who wish to thrive as you use and develop your clinical skills in a different way.

As a Disability Assessor you’ll be responsible for carrying out full, holistic assessments with individuals who have a varied range of physical and/or mental health conditions and seeking to receive the PIP benefit scheme. An in-depth training programme is provided, so you will feel fully equipped for your new role, plus you’ll earn over 100 hours of CPD points within your first 3 months!

Your Excellent Benefits Package As a Functional Assessor Includes

• Obtaining genuine work-life balance with part-time and hybrid patterns available
• Monday - Friday, sociable office style hours - (no weekends, nights, long days)
• All bank holidays off & generous annual leave package
• Continuous training programmes provided, revalidation support and reimbursement of your annual HCPC/NMC registration fee
• Pension scheme, and retain your earnings from any existing pensions (such as NHS)
  
  

Job Responsibilities As a Functional Assessor

• Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, to gain a clear understanding of how their challenges and the ways their disability affects them impacts their daily life
• Working within an office style environment and at home, completing meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face
• Interpret medical evidence and gather your findings into a comprehensive report, to support the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
  
  

Requirements As a Functional Assessor

• We can only accept applications from Nurses, Physio's, Paramedics or Occupational Therapists
• NMC pin registration is required
• You must have at least 1 year’s broad post-registration experience and UK experience is essential
• Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and I.T competency is a must-have
  
  

If you are interested in discovering more about this Nurse Functional Assessor role, please apply now.

Aspect Healthcare is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.

Aspect Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £37,800.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Transport links
• Work from home
  
  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
  
  

Ability To Commute/relocate

• Bootle, Merseyside: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
  
  

Experience

• UK Nursing: 1 year (required)
  
  

Licence/Certification

• NMC or HCPC (required)
  
  

Work Authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)
  
  

Work Location: In person