Functional Assessor

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Functional Assessor

Location: Derry

Hours: Full Time (9AM-5PM, flexible start time)

Salary - Full time - £38,500 - £39,900

Are you a Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, or Occupational Therapist looking for a fulfilling and modern career path within the healthcare sector?

About the Role:

As a Functional Assessor, you will play a crucial role in helping claimants navigate the claim process by conducting a unique work blend of engaging consultations. Your expertise will assist in producing comprehensive health and well-being reports, ensuring claimants receive the support they deserve,

Key Responsibilities:

conducting initial reviews, paper-based, face-to-face, video or telephone assessments to evaluate how a claimant’s health condition or disability affects their day-to-day life

observing and reporting on an individual’s ability to carry out activities

analysing and interpreting clinical information and supporting evidence

creating one comprehensive 3,000-4,000-word report of the evidence gathered for each claimant, up to a maximum of 3 per day

ensuring enough detail, evidence and justification are given to support the DWP in making decisions

developing your clinical knowledge and learning about the health conditions which are less familiar to you.

This is hybrid role with expectation that you will be based at home and assigned to work from your nearest assessment centre on a rota basis to deliver face-to-face assessments.

Benefits:

Hybrid Working – Majority work from home.

A competitive basic salary of £38,500, with potential to rise to £39,900 based on performance.

25 days’ holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years) with the opportunity to buy extra leave

Annual professional registration fee reimbursed and supported revalidation

The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice

Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks… and plenty more

Opportunity to purchase discounted benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology

Refer a friend reward scheme

Access to the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends

Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform.

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

Essential Criteria:

one year's post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist or paramedic

fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other), without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN

excellent observational and communication skills, giving you the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper

the ability to work quickly, producing reports in a timely manner and hitting targets

solid experience with using IT and Microsoft Office, as well as remotely accessing systems

a current valid driving licence or access to a form of transport to attend your nearest assessment centre

Successful candidates will be required to successfully complete government baseline personnel security standard vetting. This is the recognised standard for the pre-employment screening of individuals with access to government asset

If you’re looking for a new, exciting opportunity to make a difference, apply today and take the next step in your career!

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