Functional Assessor

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 JBRP1_UKTJ