Clinical Assessor

Donard Recruitment; Carrickfergus; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Northern Ireland seeks a Functional Specialist to provide comprehensive assessments for disability allowances. This is a full-time, hybrid position targeting qualified Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, or Paramedics. The role involves managing caseloads, conducting assessments, and delivering a personalised service. Competitive salary and various benefits included.

Benefits

Basic salary: £38,500 - £41,500

5% retention bonus

25 days holidays per annum

Company laptop and mobile phone

Access to Health & Wellbeing programme

Annual charity day

Company matched pension

Qualifications

• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide unbiased, comprehensive assessments for the Governments disability allowance.
• Manage caseloads end to end, including delivering face-to-face and virtual assessments.
• Assess a full range of health conditions and disabilities affecting claimants.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT literacy

Education

Qualified Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Paramedic

Job description

Overview

Functional Specialist role based in Carrickfergus, Antrim, Northern Ireland BT38. We are recruiting for hybrid-working Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to make the most of their existing clinical knowledge with a leading, multi-national employer. This is a full-time position.

Role

As a Functional Specialist you will provide unbiased, comprehensive assessments for the Governments disability allowance (PIP) while delivering a personalised, inclusive and empathetic service for the service user.

Benefits

• Basic salary: £38,500 - £41,500*
• 5% retention bonus
• Rising to 10% quality & retention bonus*
• 25 days holidays per annum, rising to 27 days with service
• Company laptop and mobile phone provided
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programme and Headspace mobile app
• Annual charity day
• Company matched pension
• *OTE and Bonus scheme attainable once additional training is complete.

Your New Role

• As a multi-skilled Functional Specialist, you will manage caseloads end to end, including delivering face-to-face and virtual assessments, telephone assessments, initial review calls and paper-based reports (PBR).
• You will have greater variety and autonomy to manage cases to conclusion.
• You will assess the full range of health conditions and disabilities affecting the claimant, including physical, sensory, mental, intellectual and cognitive impairments.
• You will have time built into your working rota for breaks, CPD, audit amendments, requesting and reviewing further evidence and team meetings.

Requirements

• Qualified Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Paramedic.
• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.
• Excellent communication skills and strong IT literacy.

Notes

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