Functional Assessor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Engage directly with claimants utilizing active listening and questioning techniques to gather supplementary evidence.

• Collaborate with clinical colleagues across the NHS, private healthcare sectors, charities, and support organizations.

• Collect and assess evidence to create comprehensive assessment reports.

• Prioritize cases to ascertain the appropriate assessment path.

• Perform initial case evaluations, manage files, and conduct paper-based assessments.

• Utilize critical thinking and logical reasoning to generate precise and thorough reports.

• Sustain clinical registration and apply clinical knowledge in a novel capacity.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 12 months of post-registration experience, actively practicing as a clinician during the last year.

• Pharmacists must have at least 18 months of relevant experience.

• Candidates must reside outside of London, Essex, and the South East of England.

• NMC-registered Adult Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD) are required.

• HCPC-registered Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Paramedics are essential.

• GPHC-registered Pharmacists are needed.

• Exceptional communication skills and critical-thinking abilities are a must.

• Proficient typing skills and confidence in using computers are expected.

• Capability to learn various software applications is necessary.

• Willingness to undergo formal training to become a DWP-approved Functional Assessor is required.

• Strong report-writing skills are essential.

• Must be comfortable working towards targets.

• Ability to work remotely is important.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to 10% quarterly discretionary bonus.

• 25 days of holiday (+BH) with the option to purchase additional days.

• Private pension scheme.

• Private medical insurance coverage.

• Maternity and Parental Leave benefits.

• Paid training, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and reimbursement for registration fees.

• Structured training provided to achieve formal DWP accreditation.

• Clear career pathways within Ingeus and the broader APM Group.

• Discounts available for online shopping.

• A range of other financial and lifestyle benefits.

• £2000 referral bonus for recommending a friend.

• Predictable working hours.

• Fully remote position.