Clinical Assessor

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Enniskillen is seeking a Functional Specialist to conduct assessments for the Government's disability allowance. You will manage a diverse caseload in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates must be a qualified nurse or therapist with excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary with annual leave, bonuses, and additional benefits.

Benefits

5% retention bonus

25 days annual leave

Company laptop and mobile phone

Health & Wellbeing programme access

Annual charity day

Company matched pension

Qualifications

• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.
• Experience with a range of health conditions and disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads end to end, including assessments and reports.
• Work with various health conditions and disabilities.
• Maintain time in your rota for breaks and meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT literacy

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland BT74 – We are recruiting for hybrid working Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to join a leading multinational employer in full-time roles as a Functional Specialist.

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

Responsibilities

• As a multi-skilled Functional Specialist, manage caseloads end to end, including delivering face-to-face and virtual assessments, telephone assessments, initial review calls and paper-based reports (PBR).
• Work with a range of health conditions and disabilities, including physical, sensory, mental, intellectual and cognitive impairments, to inform assessments.
• Maintain time in your rota for breaks, CPD, audit amendments, requesting and reviewing further evidence and attending 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Basic salary of £38,500 – £41,500 per year
• 5% retention bonus, rising to 10% quality & retention bonus (OTE and Bonus scheme attainable once additional training is complete).
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days with service
• Company laptop and mobile phone provided
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programme and Headspace app
• Annual charity day
• Company matched pension