Salary and benefits
Starting salary £46,813. At 12 months, £48,813 plus a potential local bonus of £2,000 for a first‑year earnings up to £50,813. Benefits include a quarterly bonus, private pension and medical insurance. Further salary uplifts are available as you learn new specialist skills.
About the role
Are you an experienced, motivated, high‑performing individual who wants to develop, learn and grow? Are you looking for a different way to use your clinical skills, while gaining a better work‑life balance?
If you have a minimum of 12 months post‑qualification and registration experience, and have been practicing as a clinician for the last 12 months in the UK, this role may be the perfect next step. Pharmacists should have at least 18 months experience and be NHS band 6 or band 7 applicants.
Benefits
* Predictable hours, Monday‑Friday 9‑5pm & hybrid working.
* Up to 10% annual bonus (paid quarterly).
* 25 days annual leave (+Bank Holiday) with the option to buy extra days.
* Private pension scheme.
* Private medical insurance.
* Maternity and parental leave.
* Paid CPD and reimbursed registration fees.
* Structured training programme to achieve formal DWP accreditation.
* Clear career routes within Ingeus and the wider APM Group.
* High‑performing, supportive clinically‑led culture.
* £2,000 refer‑a‑friend scheme.
* Online shopping discounts.
* Variety of other financial and lifestyle options.
What you’ll be doing each day
* Carry out functional assessments with claimants face to face, via video and telephone to assess their ability to undertake activities of daily living.
* Ask focused questions and use active listening and critical reasoning skills during the assessment process to gather accurate information.
* Produce high‑quality, structured clinical reports on all claimants you assess for submission to the DWP.
* Review evidence, request and evaluate additional evidence when required, and clinically triage cases to determine the correct assessment pathway.
* Work alongside other highly experienced clinical colleagues to ensure high‑quality & fair assessments for all claimants.
Who we’re looking for
* NMC‑registered Adult Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD)
* HCPC‑registered Physiotherapists
* Pharmacists
* Occupational Therapists
* Paramedics
With excellent communication & critical‑thinking skills, the ability to type and confidence using computers.
Is this role right for you?
* Open to a formalised programme of training to become a DWP approved Functional Assessor.
* Receptive to ongoing constructive feedback, ensuring claimants continually receive the very best experience.
* Confident in using computers and willing to learn different software packages to complete detailed, high‑quality reports.
* Thrives in a structured working environment that offers the opportunity to use clinical skills differently.
This role may not be the best match for you if:
* You are not comfortable or familiar with technology.
* You dislike writing detailed reports.
* You prefer a more hands‑on approach to clinical care.
* You’re not looking for a new direction in your clinical career or to undertake retraining into a new role.
* You don’t enjoy working in an environment with targets.
* You are not looking for a role that requires you to work on‑site for three days a week.
Ingeus is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome neurodiverse colleagues and provide a clear, supportive, step‑by‑step recruitment process. If you require adjustments or alternative formats, our recruitment team will be happy to help. We understand that everyone’s journey is different, and we’re committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you require any support or adjustments—whether that’s help with the application, interview format, or anything else—we’re here to listen and work with you to find the best approach. Our goal is to ensure you can showcase your skills and potential in a way that works for you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at careers@ingeus.co.uk to discuss how we can support you.
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