In brief
This Functional Assessor role involves evaluating how health conditions impact an individual's ability to perform work-related activities. The core work consists of conducting five daily assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face meetings and documenting findings in detailed reports.
Best for
NMC registered nurses or HCPC qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists with post-registration experience.
Non-negotiable
NMC or HCPC registration with at least one year of broad post-registration experience required.
Worth knowing
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm working hours.
What you need
Required
NMC registration
Clearly required in the listing
HCPC registration
Clearly required in the listing
Communication
Strongly implied by the listing
IT skills
Clearly required in the listing
Clinical assessment
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Conduct client assessments
Clearly stated in the job description.
Gather clinical information
Clearly stated in the job description.
Produce factual reports
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Mid-level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
1 years
of relevant experience stated for this role
Clearly stated in the listing
Evidence from the listing
Years required
“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…”
Experience level
“…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 commu…”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply. What is on offer as a WCA 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) - Liverpool based when working on-site - Annual leave + bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 10 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 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! Please click “apply” if you are open to hearing more! Disability Assessor 1 PIP 1 WCA 1 Work Capability Assessment 1 Personal Independence Payment PIP
Why apply through Jobmundo?
- Clear, unbiased job analysis
- Shows what you match
- Save time reading hard to read job descriptions
Note
We generate this analysis from the job description. The listing may have changed since then, or the analysis may not be fully accurate — always check the original posting before applying.