Nurses | Occupational Therapists | Physiotherapists | Paramedics | Pharmacists
Full-time | Monday–Friday | 9am–5pm
Part time available - 3/4 days
Location: Lewes
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 - (+ 1k at 6/12 months - performance based)
PIP assessments - 3 a day (looks at how a person's disability/health condition affects their daily living and mobility)
WCA assesseents -5/6 a day (looks at how a person's health condition/disability affects their functional ability in relation to work-related activities)
What will you be doing? As a Functional Assessor, you will:
Conduct telephone and face-to-face assessments with claimants
Explore how health conditions affect everyday activities and work
Review medical evidence and health questionnaires
Ask detailed questions about functional ability
Use your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills
Produce clear, accurate and objective reports for the DWP
Make recommendations based on your assessment findings
What you need:
At least 1 year of recent post-registration experience in a relevant adult setting
At least 1 year of active NMC, HCPC or GPHC registration
Strong communication and assessment skills
Excellent report-writing and typing skills
Good IT skills
The ability to work independently and manage your own caseload
Benefits:
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
No nights or weekends
Hybrid working
Full-time opportunities following training
£1,000 salary increases at 6/12 months (depending on role and performance based)
Up to 10% bonus based on quality and performance
5% one of approval bonus
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days
Up to 6% contributory pension
Excellent career progression opportunities
Employee discounts at around 1,000 retailers
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing app and BUPA Anytime Helpline
ShareSave scheme
Paid volunteering day each year
Full training provided Successful candidates will complete a comprehensive 12-week training programme, covering:
Assessment techniques
DWP guidelines and requirements
Report writing
Functional assessment skills
Role-specific training and supportYou don't need previous Clinical Assessor experience — your clinical experience and transferable assessment skills are what matter.
How to apply:
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £48000.00 per year