Functional Analyst

Donard Recruitment; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local assessment provider in Norwich is seeking a Functional Assessor to conduct assessments for the Government's disability allowance. The role involves conducting 3-4 assessments daily with a focus on providing a comprehensive and empathetic service. Candidates must be qualified healthcare professionals with over one year of experience. This position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary, including a performance bonus.

Benefits

Basic salary £40,000

10% Performance bonus

25 days Holidays per annum

Company Laptop and Mobile Phone provided

Scottish Widows Pension

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct 3-4 assessments per day including telephone/face to face assessment and report.
• Assess the full range of health conditions and disabilities affecting the claimant.

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 now recruiting for hybrid working Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to make the most of their existing clinical knowledge and take on a new role with a supportive, locally owned assessment provider.

As a Functional Assessor you will be providing unbiased, comprehensive assessments for the Government's disability allowance (PIP) whilst ensuring a personalised, inclusive and empathetic service for the service user.

Benefits

• Basic salary £40,000
• 10% Performance bonus
• Hybrid, approx. 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.
• As a Functional Assessor, 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

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