JobTest2 – Functional Assessor
Core
Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations to assess how physical or mental health conditions affect daily life and independence for benefit applications.
Role type
Healthcare functional assessor (clinical assessment)
Builds
Evidence-based assessment reports informing benefit decisions
Domain
Healthcare / Social Security / Disability Benefits
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Clinical judgement, patient communication, report writing, evidence review, computer system proficiency
Preferred skills
Experience in adult nursing, mental health nursing, learning disability nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or paramedicine
Responsibilities
Holding compassionate consultations with applicants, assessing impact of health conditions on independence, reviewing clinical evidence, producing accurate assessment reports, using specialist computer systems, developing assessment skills with colleagues
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (requires 12+ months post-registration experience)