Functional Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading multi-national employer is seeking a Functional Specialist in Coleraine. This role involves providing comprehensive assessments for the Government’s disability allowance. Candidates should be qualified Nurses, Occupational Therapists, or Paramedics. The position offers hybrid working and various benefits.

Benefits

Basic salary of £38,500 - £41,500

Salary increases based on training completion

25 days Holidays per annum, rising to 27

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 including face-to-face and virtual assessments.
• Assess a full range of health conditions and disabilities.
• Enjoy greater job variety and autonomy.

Skills

Communication

IT Literacy

Education

Qualified Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Physiotherapist

Paramedic

Job description

Coleraine, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
BT51

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 based on 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 affecting claimants, including physical, sensory, mental, intellectual, and cognitive impairments.
• Build in time 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.

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