Functional Specialist

Donard Recruitment; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading multi-national employer as a Functional Specialist, where you'll leverage your clinical knowledge in a role providing assessments for the Government’s disability allowance. Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, and a range of benefits in a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

£1000 sign-off bonus

10% bonus thereafter

Salary increases upon successful completion of training

25 days holidays per annum, rising to 27 with service

Company laptop and mobile phone provided

Access to health & wellbeing programs

Annual charity day

Company matched pension

Qualifications

• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads end-to-end, including various types of assessments.
• Assess a full range of health conditions and disabilities.
• Enjoy greater job variety and autonomy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT literacy

Education

Nurse qualification

Mental Health Nurse qualification

Occupational Therapist qualification

Physiotherapist qualification

Paramedic qualification

Job description

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 leverage their clinical knowledge in 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 service users.

Benefits Include:

• Basic salary of £38,500 - £39,500
• £1000 sign-off bonus
• 10% bonus thereafter
• Salary increases 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 programs and Headspace app
• Annual charity day
• Company matched pension

Your New Role:

• Manage caseloads 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.
• Build time into your rota for breaks, CPD, audits, 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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Positions available in:

• Armagh, Northern Ireland
• Belfast, Northern Ireland
• Newry, Northern Ireland
• Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland
• Craigavon, Northern Ireland
• Ballyclare, Northern Ireland
• Carryduff, Northern Ireland
• Banbridge, Northern Ireland

Salary range: £38,500 - £39,900 per year, full-time, permanent roles.