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Functional Assessor

  • 500900
  • Hybrid
  • Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
  • Health
  • WCA Assessor
  • Full Time / Permanent
  • Part Time / Permanent
  • Opening on: Apr 25 2025
  • Closing on: May 30 2025
  • Are you passionate about helping others?
  • Do you have 12+ months of UK-based post qualification experience as an NMC registered nurse or HCPC registered physiotherapist, or occupational therapist?
  • Are you interested in a job 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.

Our culture treats everyone with dignity and respect, ensuring that every individual is comfortable, confident, and recognised for the value of their contributions.

We’ll give you the tools you need to give you the best transition journey into your new position, as well as supported virtual and self-directed CPD. In addition, you’ll get access to a wide range of development opportunities include gaining experience in other areas such as Training Lead, Quality Lead and Clinical Practice Lead positions. Of course, this also includes opportunities across other clinical and healthcare business areas within the wider APM Group.

What we can offer you includes:

  • Up to 10% quarterly bonus
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Supported/paid CPD for clinicians, registration fees reimbursed
  • Private pension scheme
  • Private Medical insurance
  • Maternity and Parental Leave
  • Online shopping discounts 
  • Variety of other financial and lifestyle options

As a Functional Assessor, your primary responsibilities will be:

  • Conducting health and disability assessments to understand each person’s unique needs.
  • Carry out Work Capability Assessments (WCA) – this is a functional assessment which looks at a range of different activities relating to physical, mental, intellectual and cognitive functions, to determine whether an individual could reasonably be expected to work or undertake work related activity.
  • 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-month’s post-registration experience gained in the UK as an NMC registered nurse or HCPC 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.

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 careers@ingeus.co.uk.

Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship

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