Functional Assessor

Are you a GMC, HCPC or NMC registered clinician and ready for a new way of working and a completely different type of care? As a Functional Assessor, while youre no longer providing hands-on patient care, youll still utilising your clinical skills and adopting a patient centred approach to help people living with a disability or long term health condition advocate for themselves, treated fairly, compassionately and with dignity. Youll learn how to evaluate situations in a different way, and youll grow your knowledge of unfamiliar conditions. Youll learn on the job from your colleagues and mentors and be supported on an ongoing basis as your career continues to develop. As a Functional Specialist you will: Write reports and carry out assessments to support the DWP/DfC's decision making processes Deliver an objective and independent assessment of the impact of health conditions and disabilities on claimants You will use evidence supplied and the assessment to write a report showing the effects of a claimant's health condition/s or disability. Salary and Bonuses Starting Salary: £38,500 - £41,500* Retention Bonus: 5% Additional Bonus: Up to 10% for quality and retention Estimated Total Earnings (OTE): £45,650 Benefits 25 days of annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years), with options for additional leave. Reimbursement for registration fees and support for revalidation. Paid day off for volunteering. Comprehensive benefits package, including pension plan, life insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and parental leave. Discounts on retail, social activities, health, travel, and technology products. Referral rewards for bringing new talent to the company. Access to the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family members or friends. Employee Network Groups for diverse engagement and development. What We Seek Minimum one year of post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedic. Full registration with a UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC, etc.) with no restrictions and a valid PIN. Strong observational and communication skills, with the ability to listen, empathize, and delve deeper. Ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and generate accurate reports. Proficient with IT, Microsoft Office, and remote system access. Valid driving license or reliable transportation to reach the nearest assessment centre. Working Hours Full-time role: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day). Flexible hours can be arranged with your line manager after initial training, considering both personal preferences and business needs. Work hours are between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday, with an unpaid one-hour lunch break. Sample schedules include: 8am - 4:30pm or 9am - 5:30pm. We will provide at least 4 weeks' notice for any changes to your schedule. Skills: NursingClinicalAssessorReport Writing Benefits: Retention bonus Performance Bonus Hybrid Laptop Mobile Phone Pension Fund no weekends Benefits: Work From Home Group Life Assurance Paid Holidays Company-matched pension Parental Leave Laptop Mobile Phone Performance Bonus

Location: Belfast, GB

Posted Date: 11/28/2024