Functional Assessor

Functional Assessor | Loughton, Milton Keynes | Permanent | Hybrid Working | Excellent Benefits
Are you a healthcare professional seeking a better family and work life balance? Are you passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities and making a positive impact in their lives? Do you seek an employer who invests in you and promises growth and progression? Then you have stubbled upon a great opportunity!
We are currently seeking dedicated and empathetic individuals to join our client's team as Disability Functional Assessors in the UK.
As a Disability Functional Assessor, you will play a crucial role in assessing individuals to determine their eligibility for disability benefits. Your primary responsibility will be conducting face-to-face assessments over MSTeams or in person, evaluating their daily living activities and mobility. This role offers a unique opportunity to use your medical, nursing and analytical skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Vacancy Details:
* Functional Assessor
* £38000 - £40500 per annum
* Permanent
* Full time & Part Time considered
* Loughton, Milton Keynes
Company Benefits:
* Monday - Friday ( All weekends off)
* 8:30 - 17:30 working hours
* 3 to 4 assessments per day
* 10 week intesive training and induction - paid for as part of employment
* Hybrid work pattern - Work from Home and On-site or purely on-site if needed
* Retention bonus every 6 months (£400 - £1000)
* 'No Sick' Rewards
* Westfield Cash Rewards
* £400 per annum worth of CPD
* Flexible hours after successful probationary period
Key Responsibilities:
* Conducting thorough face-to-face assessments with individuals to gather accurate information about their medical conditions and functional abilities
* Utilizing your medical knowledge to assess the impact of disabilities on their daily living activities and mobility
* Writing/Typing comprehensive and evidence-based reports to assist in determining their eligibility for disability benefits
* Collaborating with a diverse team of healthcare professionals and experts to ensure accurate assessments
* Providing excellent customer service and demonstrating empathy and sensitivity towards individuals with disabilities
Requirements:
* Qualified healthcare professional - RGN, RMN or RNLD
* Be registered with the NMC and have an active pin OR have an active HCPC registration in the UK
* Confident with IT i.e Typing at least 25 words per minute and using MSTeams
* Applicant MUST be based in the UK. Unfortunately overseas applications will be rejected
Registered Nurses | RGN | RMN | RNLD | NMC | HCPC | Disability Functional Assessor