Functional Specialist

Donard Recruitment; Antrim; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-national employer is seeking a Functional Specialist to provide comprehensive assessments for the Government’s disability allowance. This role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to utilize clinical knowledge in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Basic salary of £38,500 - £41,500

Salary increases upon training completion

25 days holidays, rising to 27 with service

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.
• Excellent communication skills and strong IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads from end to end, including assessments and reports.
• Assess a full range of health conditions and disabilities.

Skills

Communication

IT Literacy

Education

Qualified Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Physiotherapist

Mental Health Nurse

Paramedic

Job description

Donard Recruitment - 300 jobs

Further your career and take on a new challenge as a Functional Specialist!

We are 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 leading, multi-national employer. Full-time roles are available.

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

Benefits Include:

• Basic salary of £38,500 - £41,500
• Salary increases in increments upon successful completion of training stages
• 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

Your New Role:

• Manage caseloads from end to end, including face-to-face and virtual assessments, telephone assessments, initial review calls, and paper-based reports (PBR).
• Enjoy greater job variety and autonomy to manage cases to conclusion.
• Assess a full range of health conditions and disabilities, including physical, sensory, mental, intellectual, and cognitive impairments.
• Time is built into your rota for breaks, CPD, audit amendments, evidence review, 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.