*Hybrid Functional Assessor*
* *Location: Blackburn*
* *Salary: £37,800 pa*
* *Permanent - full time or part time available (Mon-Fri)*
* *Mixture of remote and assessment centre working, offering an exceptional Work-life balance*
Are you a Nurse or Occupational Therapist seeking a genuine work-life balance and a chance to thrive in a brand new healthcare environment, whilst both utilising and developing your clinical skills?
As a Disability Assessor you will work autonomously to assess the cases of claimants who are applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit as part of the DWPs Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). The funding helps support individuals live as much of an independent life as possible. You will be completing assessments with individuals who have an extremely broad range of health conditions, and you even have the opportunity to conduct some of these assessments remotely.
An in-depth training programme is provided which is also fully paid for, so you will feel fully equipped for your new role - plus this role count towards your clinical hours, so you will maintain and uphold your registration!
*An excellent benefits package as a Functional Assessor includes (but not limited to):*
* A generous annual-leave package, plus all bank holidays off.
* Hybrid working with flexible patterns to champion healthy work/life balance.
* Protected CPD time and allowance to upskill and continuously develop your knowledge base.
* A collaborative and dynamic work environment
* Great opportunities for development and progress including training & Clinical Support Managers.
* Employee Assistance Programme
*Job responsibilities as a Functional Assessor:*
* Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, to gain a clear understanding of how their challenges and the ways their disability affects them impacts their daily life
* Working within an office style environment and at home, to complete approximately detailed, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face
* Interpret medical evidence and gather your findings into a comprehensive report, to support the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
*Requirements as a Functional Assessor:*
* We can only accept applications from Qualified Nurses or Occupational Therapists for this particular vacancy.
* NMC/HCPC registration is required
* You must have at least 1 year’s broad post-registration experience and UK experience is essential
* Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work autonomously and I.T competency is a must-have
If you are interested in discovering more about this Disability Assessor role, please apply now.
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Aspect Healthcare is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.
Aspect Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £37,800.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Transport links
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Blackburn: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* UK Nursing or Occupational Therapy: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* NMC / HCPC registration (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
