Functional Assessor – PIP (Personal Independence Payment - L4)

Pfas Iprsgroup; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health services is seeking a Functional Assessor for PIP assessments in Colchester. This role involves evaluating claimants' needs through consultations and producing accurate reports. Candidates should have strong clinical backgrounds and excellent analytical skills, along with opportunities for professional development and training.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Recruit a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year clinical experience as a qualified healthcare professional.
• Demonstrable broad clinical knowledge.
• Must be a registered Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Assess cases of PIP applicants through consultations and writing reports.
• Evaluate how disabilities impact daily activities for claimants.
• Maintain professional standards in communication.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Nursing qualification (RGN, RMN, RNLD)

Chartered Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist qualification

Qualification as a Paramedic

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Functional Assessor – PIP (Personal Independence Payment - L4)

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Are you passionate about making a difference and driving change in a fast-paced, innovative environment? At PFAS, we're on the lookout for a highly motivated and talented Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists or Paramedics to join our dynamic team. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be a part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth, then we want to hear from you!

PFAS are a clinically focused organisation supporting over 36,000 claimants every year! As one of the top providers of functional assessments, with the highest clinical quality, the most attentive care and crucially the most well-supported, dedicated team, we are aligned in delivering our vision of providing the right care, first time, every time..

Our roles offer you the chance for a change of direction from the standard healthcare professional role, whilst providing you the opportunity to maintain and develop your clinical registration, skills, and knowledge. We have great opportunities for development and progression within PFAS including Clinical Coaching, Training Roles, and Clinical Support Managers.

As a Functional Assessor you will work autonomously to assess the cases of people who are applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit as part of the DWPs Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). This will involve holding consultations and writing fair and accurate reports.

Position:

Salary: £40,000.00

Type: Permanent

Full time: 40 hours

As a Functional Assessor, you will play a crucial role in interviewing claimants to understand the challenges they face.

By completing thorough assessments and examinations via telephone, video call, or face-to-face means you will assess how our claimant’s disability/condition/illness impacts their functional ability on daily activities in a respectful, non-biased and reassuring manner.

With proven experience of working within a medical background you will;

• Analyse information critically to create accurate and concise reports.
• Interpret clinical information and evidence.
• Maintain professional standards in written communication and adherence to code of conduct.
• Provide positive experiences for claimants and colleagues, meeting quality and productivity targets.
  
  

Requirements:

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a qualified healthcare professional (listed below)
• An ability to demonstrate a broad clinical knowledge.
• Previous experience in using computer software including Microsoft Office
  
  

Essentials Qualifications (without These Your Application Cannot Be Considered)

Nurses:

• Qualified Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD only)
• Member of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
  
  

Physios/OTs:

• Qualified Chartered Physiotherapist or Qualified Occupational Therapist
• Member of the UK Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) or College of OT’s (COT)
  
  

Paramedics:

• BSc or Qualified Paramedic
• Member of the UK Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  
  

Other information:

What We Offer:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme including free confidential counselling (Not abbreviated, not everyone will know what EAP is)
• High-street discounts
• 25 days annual leave
• Moving Day Leave
• Membership of the Company pension scheme
• Recruit a Friend bonus scheme – up to £1,500
• Environmental Initiatives
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Free Eye Tests every 2 years
• Free annual Flu-Vaccination
• Upon completion of probation, the successful candidate will also be eligible for the company bonus scheme, allowing them to earn up to 10% of annual salary based on company and individual performance.
  
  

Do you want to have a great impact and make a difference? Then don’t miss out – we want to hear from you!

Apply directly or please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for a confidential chat.

At PFAS, we value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We are proudly Disability Confident employers and as such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Health Care Provider, and Other

• Industries

  Health, Wellness & Fitness

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