Functional Assessor
7 hours ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply. What is on offer as a Functional Assessor? - Excellent starting salary at £42,000pa - Monday to Friday working hours - Full time and part time available (4 or 5 days per week available) - Barnstaple based when working on-site - 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 5 more days + pension - Hybrid/home working available - NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided What does the WCA Functional Assessor role involve? The Functional Assessor role will involve you carrying out 5 client assessments per day who are claiming for WCA (Work Capability Assessment). A typical day will see you carry out telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their ability to perform work-related activity. You'll listen to their experiences, ask questions and use your insights to produce a factual report to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine their eligibility for benefits. That's the good news; the DWP make the final decision, you don't. Your role is to gather information and produce the report. What we look for; An NMC registered nurse (RGN or RMN) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with 1 year's or more broad post-registration experience Someone who's proactive and keen to learn Excellent oral and written communication skills Competent IT and computer skills Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health Please click “apply” if you are open to hearing more! Enjoy the freedom to work from home and kick back with 25 days of annual leave and 8 bank holidays added to your relaxation stash. Plus, secure your future with our pension plan TPBN1_UKTJ