Functional Nurse Assessor

About This Role

Ingeus is seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our dynamic team as Functional Nurse Assessors. This unique opportunity offers a truly balanced approach to leveraging your invaluable clinical expertise, moving beyond traditional patient-facing roles into a more structured, yet highly impactful assessment environment. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in evaluating how various health conditions and disabilities affect an individual's daily living and functional capabilities. This hybrid position is meticulously designed to foster genuine work-life balance, combining the collaborative energy of our London/Essex Assessment Centres with the flexibility and convenience of remote work. If you are a qualified nurse looking for a role that offers professional growth, a supportive team, and the chance to make a significant difference in people's lives without the demanding pressures of direct patient care, Ingeus provides that clear and rewarding pathway. This role is perfect for clinicians eager to apply their diagnostic and assessment skills in a comprehensive, analytical capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, evidence-based assessments of individuals with various health conditions and disabilities, performing these evaluations both in-person at our designated assessment centres and remotely from home.
• Utilise your advanced clinical judgement, extensive nursing experience, and understanding of health conditions to accurately evaluate the impact of physical, mental, and cognitive conditions on daily activities and overall functional capacity.
• Gather, analyse, and interpret complex medical evidence, patient histories, and self-reported information to form well-reasoned and objective conclusions.
• Produce clear, concise, and defensible assessment reports that meticulously detail functional limitations and provide expert clinical opinion.
• Engage with claimants in a professional, empathetic, and sensitive manner, ensuring a positive, respectful, and understanding assessment experience for all individuals.
• Maintain strict adherence to professional codes of conduct, data protection regulations (GDPR), and all company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with a multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent quality, best practices, and continuous improvement in assessment delivery.
• Continuously develop and update professional knowledge regarding a wide range of health conditions, disabilities, and relevant legislation and guidelines.
• Manage a caseload efficiently and effectively, ensuring the timely completion of all assessments and reports within established service level agreements and targets.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Full and unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered General Nurse (RGN), Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD).
• A minimum of 2 years post-registration clinical experience in a diverse range of healthcare settings, demonstrating broad clinical exposure and expertise.
• Demonstrable experience in applying robust clinical judgement to assess and understand complex health conditions and their impact.
• Possess the unrestricted right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Ability to commit to a hybrid working model: 3 days per week based at one of our modern Assessment Centres across London or Essex, and 2 days per week working remotely from home.
• Proficiency in using various IT systems for accurate documentation, detailed report writing, and effective remote communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex medical information clearly, concisely, and empathetically to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, essential for interpreting complex medical evidence and forming objective conclusions.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Assessment & Judgement
• Empathy & Active Listening
• Detailed Report Writing & Documentation
• Exceptional Communication (Verbal & Written)
• Effective Time Management & Organisation
• Adaptability & Problem-Solving
• Proficient IT Literacy

What We Offer

Ingeus is deeply committed to supporting our employees' professional growth and personal well-being. We offer a competitive remuneration package and a supportive, collaborative work environment designed to foster continuous learning and optimal work-life balance.

• Competitive Salary: A robust annual salary ranging from £44,862 to £46,813, reflecting your valuable clinical expertise and contributions.
• Performance Bonus: Opportunity to earn an attractive performance-related bonus of up to 10% (OTE), rewarding your dedication, quality of work, and efficiency.
• Genuine Work-Life Balance: A structured and flexible hybrid working model, specifically designed to help you effectively manage your professional commitments and personal life.
• Hybrid Working Model: Enjoy the best of both worlds with 3 days per week working collaboratively in one of our modern Assessment Centres across London or Essex, and 2 days per week working comfortably and productively from your home.
• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training, mentorship, and continuous professional development opportunities to enhance your assessment skills and clinical knowledge.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a friendly, collaborative, and highly professional team dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact on individuals' lives.
• Meaningful Work: The chance to use your invaluable nursing experience in a new, impactful way, contributing to fair, accurate, and compassionate assessments.

How to Apply

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding role that offers excellent work-life balance and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of others, we strongly encourage you to apply. Please submit your comprehensive CV and a compelling covering letter outlining your suitability and passion for this Functional Nurse Assessor position with Ingeus. Join us in transforming lives through expert and empathetic assessment.