Functional Assessor, Bonnyrigg

NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply. What is on offer as a Functional Assessor? - Excellent starting salary at£39,500pa - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm working hours - Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available) - Edinburgh 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 orHCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support providedWhat does the Functional Assessor role involve? The Functional Assessor role will involve you carrying out 5 client assessments per day. 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 working capability. Youll 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.This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a well-established, people focussed organisation. You'll receive outstanding training and support to ensure you are the best you can be in your new Functional Assessor role! What we look for; An NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist with 1 years or more broad post-registration experienceSomeone whos 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 now if you are open to hearing more! Disability Assessor 1 Functional Assessor 1 PIP WCATPBN1_UKTJ