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Nurse assessor/functional specialist/CHC/occupational health

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Nurse4 · 08/03/2025 16:07

Hi everyone,

I'm just wondering if anyone could provide any insight/personal experiences of working as a nurse assessor/functional specialist for the department of work and pensions? Which companies would you recommend / avoid?

I've seen so many reviews online regarding the time pressures/pressures to decline patients who need support, in order to meet targets. Is this true?
Surely if we provide enough evidence to back up our reports and its being audited then this can't be the case? Please correct me if I am being too optimistic here!

I am also exploring some other options including CHC Assessor (NHS based) but all vacancies are approx 2.5 hours away (I'm based in North West England).
I'm also exploring roles within Occupational Health, but all posts require experience within primary care. Are there any companies that are happy to train you up on the job and fund the occupational health course or any other similar jobs/training?

I have over 2 years experience as a theatre practitioner (within a range of specialities), please could anyone recommend any other areas I could explore? I'm open to NHS and private sector, but hoping to find a role with some hybrid working.

Thank you in advance!

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VivaLaSpag · 08/03/2025 16:28

Personally wouldn’t touch the private stuff. Pay is very similar to the NHS but without the parity of benefits. Eg, pension won’t even come close and you’ll find similar with things like AL allowance and sick pay etc.
Honestly do not do it!

NerrSnerr · 08/03/2025 16:49

I was a CHC assessor. My job was county wide and also out of area so had to travel a couple of hours from base for assessments meaning you could have a hell of a commute. I wouldn't recommend it, you're the 'bad guy' and there's a lot of politics and there's such a focus on money. I was glad to get out.

Nurse4 · 09/03/2025 20:36

@VivaLaSpag ah thank you for the advice! Would you say the same applies for medical device sales/product specialist?

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