Functional Specialist

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

Job summary

Join a leading multinational employer as a Functional Specialist in Magherafelt. This full-time role offers hybrid working for qualified Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Paramedics. You will conduct assessments for the Government's disability allowance, ensuring a personalized service. Enjoy benefits like a competitive salary, annual leave, and health programs.

Benefits

Basic salary of £38,500 - £41,500

Incremental salary increases

25 days annual leave, increasing to 27

Company-provided laptop and mobile phone

Access to Health & Wellbeing programs

Annual charity day

Company matched pension

Qualifications

• Valid registration with NMC or HCPC without restrictions.
• Qualified in relevant healthcare profession.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments for disability allowance.
• Manage caseloads including face-to-face and virtual assessments.
• Assess a range of health conditions and disabilities.

Skills

Communication

IT Literacy

Education

Qualified Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Physiotherapist

Paramedic

Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Magherafelt, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
BT45

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 utilize their clinical knowledge in a new role with a leading multinational employer. Full-time roles are available.

Your Role:

• Provide unbiased, comprehensive assessments for the Government’s disability allowance (PIP), ensuring a personalized, inclusive, and empathetic service.
• Manage caseloads from end to end, including face-to-face and virtual assessments, telephone assessments, review calls, and paper-based reports.
• Assess a range of health conditions and disabilities, including physical, sensory, mental, intellectual, and cognitive impairments.
• Allocate time for breaks, CPD, audit amendments, evidence review, and team meetings within your rota.

Benefits:

• Basic salary of £38,500 - £41,500
• Incremental salary increases upon successful training completion
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 27 with service
• Company-provided laptop and mobile phone
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs and Headspace app
• Annual charity day
• Company matched pension

Requirements:

• Qualified Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Paramedic
• Valid registration with NMC or HCPC without restrictions
• Excellent communication skills and strong IT literacy