Functional Analyst

Donard Recruitment; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local assessment provider is seeking a Functional Assessor to apply clinical knowledge in a hybrid work setting. The role involves conducting assessments for disability allowance claims, managing cases, and ensuring an empathetic, inclusive service. Qualified candidates must be registered healthcare professionals with strong communication and IT skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a performance bonus and generous holidays.

Benefits

Performance bonus

25 days holidays

Company laptop and mobile phone

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 1+ years post-qualification experience.
• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 3-4 assessments per day via telephone or face-to-face.
• Assess a full range of health conditions affecting claimants.
• Manage cases to conclusion with built-in break times.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT literacy

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Further your career and take on a new challenge as a Functional Analyst. We are recruiting for hybrid working Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to apply their clinical knowledge in a supportive, locally owned assessment provider. As a Functional Assessor 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.

Benefits

• Basic salary £40,000
• 10% Performance bonus
• Hybrid, approximately 2-3 days in clinic per week
• Full time
• Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30-5:00 (40 hours per week)
• Training: Full time, 6 weeks
• 25 days holidays per annum
• Company laptop and mobile phone provided
• Employee network groups
• Scottish Widows pension

Your New Role

• As a Functional Assessor, you will conduct 3-4 assessments per day including telephone/face-to-face assessment and report.
• Your cases and appointments will be spread throughout the day, allowing you to have greater job 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
• 1+ years post-qualification experience
• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions
• Excellent communication skills and strong IT literacy