We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Weston Super Mare who want to use and build upon their clinical skills and knowledge and benefit from an excellent work‑life balance and professional development that a career as a PIP OR WCA Functional Assessor can give you. We are seeking applications from clinicians with a minimum of 1-year post‑qualification experience and registration in the UK. In this role you will grow your medical knowledge of a wide variety of medical, cognitive and mental health conditions. The role is full time Monday to Friday 9‑5 and offers a salary of £40,000 (PIP) – £42,000 (WCA) per annum, plus the following benefits.
Qualifications
* One year of post‑registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist.
* Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other), without restriction or conditions, with a valid PIN.
* Excellent observational and communication skills, giving you the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper.
* The ability to type at a minimum of 30 words per minute.
Benefits
* £1,000 salary uplift after your first 6 months (PIP only) and a further £1,000 salary uplift after 12 months (PIP and WCA).
* Work‑life balance: 9‑am to 5‑pm contracts with no nights, weekends or shifts required.
* Up to 10 % quality and performance bonus once you become an Approved Functional Assessor.
* Hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days per week working at one of our consultation centres.
* 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to five additional days.
* Brilliant internal progression opportunities.
* Up to 6 % contributory pension scheme.
* Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
Responsibilities
You will undertake a combination of file‑work, face‑to‑face and telephone/video assessments with customers in relation to PIP or ESA benefits and provide comprehensive reports to enable decision makers at DWP to make informed decisions regarding benefit claims. Such assessments focus on how a disability affects a customer's day‑to‑day life and performing work‑related activities. Comprehensive training will provide you with the skills to support customers and transfer your current skills and knowledge to the level required for the role. You will have ongoing CPD, with over 100 hours CPD protected per annum, support with revalidation, and the opportunity to develop your career within the organisation.
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