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Are you a healthcare professional looking for acompany that shares your values? All potential candidates shouldread through the following details of this job with care beforemaking an application. Embrace a new work-life balance as aFunctional Assessor, working 50% in clinic and 50% at home. With arewarding salary starting at £39,500, you will receive annual payreviews in line with your performance. Your support structure willbe made up of people that know and understand what it is like to dothe role, meaning you will benefit from a clinically-led business.Advo is a healthcare organisation through and through, withclinicians working in our highest management positions and shapingour group ethos. With more than 10 years of experience deliveringgovernment assessment services and a commitment to professionaldevelopment and training, Advo is an established provider and oneof the best places to work as an assessor in the UK. About the rolePlay a crucial role in the functional and disability assessmentsprocess, a service that touches the lives of millions of people inthe UK. You will work autonomously to assess the cases of peoplewho are applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP)benefit or a Work Capability Assessment (WCA) as part of the DWPsHealth Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). This will involveholding consultations and writing fair and accurate reports. Youwill only work to assess people for PIP or a WCA, not both. As partof your application process, we will advise you on which serviceyou will work on and discuss what your training will involve. Youdo not need to have worked as a Functional Assessor previously. Wecan support you in your career change with our accredited trainingprogramme and dedicated support structure. Salary and benefitsBetween £39,500 and £41,500 Per Annum (depending on location)Annual salary reviews Cost of your professional membership coveredby us Work-life balance through hybrid/remote working patterns 25days annual leave (+ bank holidays) Company sick-pay (up to anannual cap) Flexible / part-time working & family friendlyethos DWP approved training and support programme providedDiscounts and other perks Charity time gifting Extra cash rewardsand incentives Free physio and other wellbeing support Keyresponsibilities Holding telephone, video or in-personconsultations with people who are applying for the PersonalIndependence Payment (PIP) benefit or a Work Capability Assessment(WCA). Assessing a variety of complex conditions and impairments.Using your strong verbal communication skills and write highquality, fair and accurate assessment reports using a special ITsystem. Working with your line manager to advance your ownprofessional development and career as a Functional Assessor.Essential experience and qualifications Minimum of 12 monthspost-registration experience working as an Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD),Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist or Occupational Therapist.You must hold full registration with one of the followingprofessional bodies: Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Health andCare Professions Council (HCPC) General Pharmaceutical Council(GPC) Our goal is for Advo Health to be a workplace that creates asense of belonging for everyone. This means that we actively workto promote equal opportunities across all that we do, includingwhen we recruit new talent. Taunton, TA1 3NY, United Kingdom -Hybrid Full time £39,500.00 Pay: £39,500.00-£41,500.00 per yearBenefits: * Additional leave * Bereavement leave * Company events *Company pension * Cycle to work scheme * Employee discount *Enhanced maternity leave * Enhanced paternity leave * Lifeinsurance * Paid volunteer time * Referral programme * Sabbatical *Sick pay * Unlimited paid holidays * Work from home Schedule: * Dayshift * Monday to Friday * No weekends Application question(s): *Are you a part of the NMC/HCPC/GPhC awarding body in the UK? Pleasebe advised that this is essential to be considered for the role.How many years have you been registered with the NMC/HCPC/GPhC?Please be advised you must have at least 12 months registration tobe considered for the role. * How many years of clinical experiencedo you have? You need at least 12 months experience for this role.Please state your current profession: Education: * Bachelor's(preferred) Licence/Certification: * HCPC (preferred) * NMC(preferred) * GPhC (preferred) Work authorisation: * United Kingdom(required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in TauntonTA1