Are you a healthcare professional looking for a company that shares your values? Embrace a new work-life balance as a Functional Assessor, working 50% in clinic and 50% at home.
With a rewarding salary starting at £39,500, you will receive annual pay reviews in line with your performance. Your support structure will be made up of people who understand the role, ensuring you benefit from a clinically-led business.
Advo is a healthcare organization with clinicians in top management positions, shaping our ethos. With over 10 years of experience delivering government assessment services, Advo is a well-established provider and one of the best places to work as an assessor in the UK.
About the role
Play a crucial role in the functional and disability assessments process, impacting millions of people in the UK. You will work autonomously to assess cases for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Work Capability Assessment (WCA) as part of the DWP's Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). Your responsibilities include conducting consultations and producing fair, accurate reports.
You will only assess for PIP or WCA, not both. During the application process, we will inform you which service you will work on and discuss your training.
No prior experience as a Functional Assessor is required; we support your career change with our accredited training program and dedicated support.
Salary and benefits
1. Between £39,500 and £41,500 per annum (dependent on location)
2. Annual salary reviews
3. Cost of professional membership covered
4. Hybrid/remote working for work-life balance
5. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
6. Company sick pay (up to an annual cap)
7. Flexible and part-time options, family-friendly environment
8. DWP-approved training and support
9. Discounts, perks, charity time gifting, and wellbeing support
10. Additional incentives and rewards
Key responsibilities
1. Conduct consultations via phone, video, or in person for PIP or WCA applicants
2. Assess complex conditions and impairments
3. Write high-quality, fair, and accurate assessment reports using our IT system
4. Collaborate with your line manager for professional development
Essential experience and qualifications
1. Minimum of 12 months post-registration experience as a Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist, or Occupational Therapist
2. Full registration with one of the following:
* Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
* Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Advo Health promotes equal opportunities and aims to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
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