Functional Assessor

Functional Assessor - Nurse, Physio, Paramedic or OT\n
\nHybrid Working (2 days from home/3 days in the Assessment Centre)\n
\nIf you're a clinician with broad experience across multiple adult conditions and want structured work with predictable hours, this role offers a alternative to traditional practice.\n
\nIf your experience has been focused on a single speciality or limited patient group, this role is unlikely to be the right fit.\n
\nThis is not a hands-on clinical role. It is report-based and requires strong report writing skills and comfort with structured frameworks.\n
The Role\n
\nAs a Functional Assessor with Ingeus, you'll use your clinical reasoning to assess how health conditions impact daily living.\n
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• Conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments
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• Review medical evidence and complete clinical triage
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• Use focused questioning and active listening
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• Produce clear, structured reports to strict standards that enable DWP decision making.
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What You Need\n
\nTo be considered, you must have:\n
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• NMC or HCPC registration with no restrictions
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• Minimum 12 months' recent UK post-registration experience
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• Have been a practicing as a clinician in the UK over the last 12 months.
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• Experience working with a wide range of adult conditions across different clinical scenarios
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• Strong written communication skills and be comfortable using computers.
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• High attention to detail and objectivity
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This role will suit clinicians who:\n
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• Are confident assessing varied health conditions (physical, mental health, long-term)
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• Can adapt their clinical reasoning across different patient presentations
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• Are comfortable producing detailed written reports
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Training & Working Pattern\n
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• 6 months supported training to achieve DWP approval
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• Hybrid working post-training
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• Full-time hours with predictable schedule
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Pay & Benefits\n
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• Up to 10% annual bonus (paid quarterly)
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• Starting salary - £44862. Salary at 12 months - £46,862 + potential to earn an additional £2000 local bonus for this site.
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• Further salary uplifts aligned to new skills & development will continue to apply from year 2.
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• £2,000 referral scheme
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• 25 days leave + BH
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• CPD + registration fees paid
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• Private pension & medical
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Ingeus is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome neurodiverse colleagues and provide a clear, supportive, step-by-step recruitment process. If you require adjustments or alternative formats, our recruitment team will be happy to help.\n
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