Nurse Assessor - PIP and WCA
Posted 4 days ago by Ingeus UK Limited
Nurse Assessor - PIP and WCA
We have been awarded the Health Assessment Advisory Service contract for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in South East England, London, and East Anglia. This new service will launch in 2024 and will run for at least five years. The Health Assessment Advisory Service arranges and carries out assessments for DWP. The purpose of the assessment is to understand how an illness or disability affects a person's daily life.
We are delighted to announce exciting opportunities for qualified clinicians to join our team as a Functional Assessor supporting Work Capability Assessments (WCA) and Personal Independence payments (PIP) assessments here at Ingeus UK, part of the global human services provider APM Group.
In addition to practical experience as a registered healthcare practitioner you have invaluable transferable skills such as critical analysis, objectivity, and logical thinking just to name a few. We'd like to offer you the opportunity to use these skills in a different way to give claimants the very best experience.
We will provide the required training and development to give you the best transition into your new role, as well as supported virtual and self-directed CPD.
You will be part of a like-minded team of professional clinicians that has a voice in how we improve our claimant's experience and in positively raising the profile of the Health Assessment Advisory Service through leading change, mentorship, and coaching.
You'll also have access to a wide range of development opportunities including Training Lead, Quality Lead and Clinical Practice Lead roles. Of course, this also includes opportunities across other clinical and healthcare business areas within the wider APM Group.
As a Functional Assessor for PIP and WCA, your primary responsibilities will be:
- To conduct comprehensive functional health assessments through evaluation of: claimant's ability to undertake activities of daily living pertaining to work, specifically in relation to physical and mental, cognitive, and intellectual functions (WCA) or, their ability to undertake activities of daily living repeatedly and safely and investigate the impact of variability, chronic and multiple health issues (PIP).
- Prepare detailed reports outlining claimant's functional abilities with well-reasoned recommendations, for submission to the Department of Work and Pensions.
- Collaborate with your colleagues to deliver a high-quality service to our claimants.
- Contribute to the continued improvement and service excellence of health assessment services in the UK.
To be considered for these roles, you will need:
- A minimum of 12 months post-graduate experience as a registered nurse, paramedic, physiotherapist, or occupational therapist.
- Strong critical analysis and logical thinking skills.
- A good level of IT literacy, as you will be required to utilise various software and on-line tools to document your assessments and communicate your findings.
We are committed to supporting our employees and providing a comprehensive benefits package
Here's a glimpse of what we can offer you:
- Continuous professional development: Access to training and learning opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
- Clinical registration fee reimbursement: We cover the cost of maintaining your professional credentials.
- Private medical insurance: A comprehensive healthcare plan. Single cover from 6 months of employment.
- Private pension scheme: A defined contribution pension scheme after 12 months service.
- Extra annual leave: Flexibility to purchase additional holiday days to suit your personal needs.
- Life assurance 3 x salary: A benefit to protect your loved ones in the event of an unexpected loss.
- Salary finance: Access to financial education, loans, and tools to achieve your financial goals.
- The opportunity to buy extra perks such as, Critical Illness Cover, Dental Insurance.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- 500195_1720193283
- Job ID:
- 221957729
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