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* Remote: £37,500-£39,500.* Hybrid Greater London/South East England: £41,250-£43,450.
* Hybrid London: £43,875-£46,215.
We are delighted to announce exciting opportunities for qualified clinicians to join our team as a Functional Assessor here at Ingeus UK, part of the global human services provider APM Group.
* Are you passionate about helping others?
* Do you have 12+ months of UK-based post registration experience as an NMC registered nurse (RGN, RNLD, RMN) or HCPC registered paramedic, physiotherapist, or occupational therapist?
* Are you interested in a role that allows you to use your clinical skills in a different way whilst keeping your clinical registration?
If so, then joining Ingeus UK as a Functional Assessor may be the perfect opportunity for you. From your first day, you'll join a welcoming and skilled team and be supported through specialist training delivered by our Learning Academy, which includes one-to-one coaching, mentoring and workshops to guide you towards achieving full DWP accreditation.
As a Functional Assessor, your primary responsibilities will be:
* Conducting health and disability assessments to understand each persons unique needs.
* Assessing claimants ability to undertake activities of daily living pertaining to work, specifically in relation to physical and mental, cognitive, and intellectual functions (Work Capability Assessments - WCA) or,
* Their ability to undertake activities of daily living repeatedly and safely and investigate the impact of variability, chronic and multiple health issues (Personal Independence Payments - PIP).
* Preparing detailed reports and recommendations for submission to the Department of Work and Pensions
* Collaborating with colleagues to provide high-quality service to claimants and contribute to the continued improvement and service excellence of health assessment services in the UK.
What we are looking for:
* At least 12-months post-registration experience gained in the UK as an NMC registered nurse or HCPC paramedic, physiotherapist, or occupational therapist in the UK.
* Experience treating a wide range of physical and mental health conditions preferred.
* Strong critical analysis and logical thinking skills
* Proficiency in IT tools for documentation and communication
What we can offer you includes:
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Private pension scheme
* Private Medical insurance
* Supported/paid CPD for clinicians, registration fees reimbursed
* Maternity and Parental Leave
* Online shopping discounts
* Variety of other financial and lifestyle options
Our culture treats everyone with dignity and respect, ensuring that every individual is comfortable, confident, and recognised for the value of their contributions.
We welcome neurodiverse colleagues and provide a detailed breakdown of our application, screening, and interview process. For assistance or alternative formats during the recruitment process, please email us at
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship
Skills: RGN, EMN, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Nurse, Mental Health Nurse
Salary: £37500.00 - £46215.00 per annum + Depending on location