Overview
Functional Assessor Nurse for Work Capability Assessments (WCA) - HYBRID WORKING
Starting Salary: £40,000 - £42,000/pa + benefits + 10% yearly bonus
Nurses: RGN, RMN, RNLD
Why go with us? As healthcare professionals we understand the challenges presented by the current healthcare sector, allowing us to provide detailed and honest insight into the role as a colleague. We offer unparalleled support throughout the application process, including 24/7 availability and intensive one-on-one interview preparation, meaning an enviable placement success rate and a 100% feedback rating.
Qualifications
* Valid NMC pin
* A minimum of 12 months' experience as a nurse
* Appropriate work space within home setting that allows you to successfully complete your role, including broadband connection for hybrid roles (equipment provided)
* No previous health and disability assessor experience required as full, paid training is provided
Responsibilities
* Compile 5-6 assessments + reports a day once training is completed
* Full training is supplied over an initial 12 week period, completed as virtual/remote homebased teaching and assessments (initial 6 weeks) and probation period with mentor support (further 6 weeks on average)
* Performance-related bonus of up to 10% paid quarterly
* Hybrid working on completing of initial 6 weeks of training (3 days)
* Conducting impartial, holistic health and disability assessments only and does not require you to make any decisions on claim outcomes
* Carry out telephone, video and/ or face-to-face functional assessments to establish any functional restriction caused by a claimant's health concern
* Be the point of contact during the consultation stage for claimants with a wide range of health conditions and disabilities
* Liaise with a range of clinical peers across the NHS and private healthcare sector, charities, and support organisations to obtain evidence that assists in the production of detailed reports
* Compile reports, which are then dispatched for review and decision as to eligibility
* File work is a part of this role (training provided)
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell extra 5 days of leave
* Pay rise subject to regular performance review
* Performance-related bonus of up to 10% paid quarterly
* Pension scheme (contributory up to 6%)
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Maternity and Paternal leave
* Reimbursement of your annual NMC registration fee; supported/paid CPD
* Health screening every two years, after one year's service
* Professional training and development, covering well over the required CPD hours to revalidate and maintain your professional registration
* Shopping discounts across 1,000 retailers
* A paid volunteering day each year
Apply now to discuss Functional Assessor roles and see if it could be a good fit for you
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