Functional Specialist

Donard Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-national employer in the UK is seeking a Functional Specialist to manage assessments for disability allowances. The role offers a starting salary of £39,500 with discretionary bonuses, and numerous employee benefits including 25 days of holidays, health programs, and a company matched pension. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and communication skills alongside IT literacy. This position supports hybrid working, providing autonomy in case management and a diverse range of responsibilities.

Benefits

25 days Holidays per annum, rising to 27 days with service

Company Laptop and Mobile Phone provided

Access to Health & Wellbeing programme

Annual charity day

Company matched pension

Life assurance

15 weeks paid maternity

Cycle2work scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads from end to end including face-to-face and virtual assessments.
• Assess the full range of health conditions and disabilities.
• Conduct initial review calls and produce paper-based reports.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT literacy

Education

Qualified Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Paramedic

Job description

Functional Specialist

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 with Full time roles available.

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

Benefits Include

Starting salary of £39,500 + Bonus

After approval you will be eligible for a discretionary bonus of 10% of base salary, subject to quality and performance

OTE : £43,450

Salary increases upon successful completion of training stages

Hybrid, Full time

Training : Full time, 5 weeks

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

Employee network groups

Company matched pension

Life assurance

15 weeks paid maternity

Cycle2work scheme

Your New Role

As a multi-skilled Functional Specialist, you will manage caseloads from end to end which includes delivering face to face and virtual assessments, telephone assessments, initial review calls and paper-based reports (PBR).

As a multi-skilled Functional Specialist, you will have greater job variety and 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.