This job is with Ingeus, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. If you’re ready to regain balance without stepping away from your profession - this is your moment!
Are you an experienced, motivated, high performing individual, with the desire to develop, learn and grow?
Are you looking for a different way to use your clinical skills, whilst gaining a great work-life balance?
What You Can Expect
* Predictable Monday-Friday hours
* Hybrid working (3 days at your local assessment centre or more if you prefer)
* Opportunity to enhance pay through skills progression
* 25 days annual leave (+BH) with the option to buy more
* Paid CPD + reimbursed registration fees
* Structured training programme to achieve formal DWP accreditation
* Clear career routes within Ingeus and the wider APM Group
* A high performing, supportive clinical led culture
This Role Would Suit Someone Who
* Is open to a formalised programme of training to become a DWP approved Functional Assessor.
* Is receptive to ongoing constructive feedback, ensuring our claimants continually get the very best experience.
* Has confidence in their ability to use computers and in learning different software packages to complete detailed, high-quality reports for all claimants assessed.
* Thrives in a working environment that offers structure and the opportunity to use your clinical skills in a different way.
This role may not be the best match for you if:
* You are not comfortable or are unfamiliar 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 embark on period of 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 3 days a week
What you’ll be doing each day
* Carry out a number of person-centred face to face, video & telephone functional assessments.
* Through the assessment process you will ask focused questions, use active listening and critical reasoning skills 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 Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD)
* Or HCPC-registered Physio or OT
* 12+ months of UK-based post-registration experience
* Excellent communication and strong critical-thinking skills
* Confidence navigating IT systems
If you’re ready to regain balance without stepping away from your profession - this is your moment.
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.
Salary: £47853.80 - £48853.8 per annum + up to 10% annual bonus
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