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Form of workFunctional Assessor Medway, Kent 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
- £35000 - £37500 per annum
- Permanent
- Full time & Part Time considered
- Medway, Kent
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 ie 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
