Functional Assessor

Company Description Ingeus is a leading human services provider helping people, business and communities thrive through employment, skills and health & wellbeing services. We are a trusted partner to government and industry delivering services that create positive social impact and transform lives.Job Description Starting salary - £46,813Salary at 12 months - £47,813+ potential to earn an additional £2k local bonus for this site = first year earnings up to £48,813+ benefits that includes quarterly bonus, private pension & medical insurance.Further salary uplifts as you learn new specialist skills.Are you an experienced, motivated, high performing individual, with the desire to develop, learn and grow?Are you looking for a different way to use your clinical skills, whilst gaining a better work-life balance?If you have a minimum of 12 months post-qualification & registration experience, have been practicing as a clinician for the last 12 months in the UK and looking for a role where you can use your clinical skills in a different way without stepping away from your profession this may be the perfect next step for you. If you are a Pharmacist, we are looking for NHS band 6 and band 7 applicants with a minimum of 18 months experience.What youll be doing each dayCarry out functional assessments with claimants face to face, via video & telephone to assess their ability to undertake activities of daily living.Through the assessment process youll ask focused questions and use active listening and critical reasoning skills to gather accurate information.Produce high quality, structured clinical reports on all claimants you assess, for submission to the DWP.Review evidence, request and evaluate additional evidence when required and clinically triage cases to determine the correct assessment pathway.Work alongside other highly experienced clinical colleagues to ensure high-quality & fair assessments for all claimants.Is this role right for you?Many clinicians find the role of a Functional Assessor rewarding, but its also challenging at the same time and its not the right fit for everyone.This role would suit someone who:Is open to a formalised programme of training to become a DWP approved Functional Assessor.Is receptive to ongoing constructive feedback, ensuring our claimants continually get the very best experience.Has confidence in their ability to use computers and in learning different software packages to complete detailed, high-quality reports for all claimants assessed.Thrives in a working environment that offers structure and the opportunity to use your clinical skills in a different way.This role may not be the best match for you if:You are not comfortable or are unfamiliar with technology.You dislike writing detailed reports.You prefer a more hands on approach to clinical care.Youre not looking for a new direction in your clinical career or to embark on period of retraining into a new role.You dont enjoy working in an environment with targets.You are not looking for a role that requires you to work on site for 3 days a week.As a Functional Assessor with Ingeus you can expect:Predictable hours, MondayFriday 9-5pm & hybrid working.Guaranteed 5% quarterly bonus. Up to 10%.25 daysholiday(+BH) with the option to buy morePrivate pensionPrivate medical insuranceMaternity and Parental LeavePaidtraining,CPD + reimbursed registration feesStructured training programme to achieve formal DWP accreditationClear career routes within Ingeus and the wider APM GroupA high performing, supportive clinically led culture£2000 refer a friend schemeOnline shopping discountsVariety of other financial and lifestyle optionsIf you feel this is the right role for you, we look forward to receiving your application.Qualifications Who Were Looking ForNMC-registered Adult Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD) or HCPC-registered Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics or GPHC-registered Pharmacists.With excellent communication & critical-thinking skills, the ability to type and confidence using computersAdditional Information At Ingeus, our culture is built on treating everyone with dignity, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected and recognised for their contribution.As a Disability Confident Employer, we understand that everyones journey is different, and were committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you require any support or adjustmentswhether thats help with the application, interview format, or anything elsewere here to listen and work with you to find the best approach. Our goal is to ensure you can showcase your skills and potential in a way that works for you. Please dont hesitate to contact us to discuss how we can support you.Please note, we may shortlist and conduct interviews before the closing date and we may close this role early if we receive enough applications.TPBN1_UKTJ