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Functional Specialist

Donard Recruitment

Newtownabbey

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 42,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading multi-national employer is looking for a Functional Specialist in Newtownabbey. The role involves providing comprehensive assessments for the Government’s disability allowance. Candidates must be qualified healthcare professionals with strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, holidays, and health programs.

Benefits

25 days Holidays per annum

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.
Experience in providing assessments for disability allowance.

Responsibilities

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

Newtownabbey , Antrim , Northern Ireland
BT36

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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 Government’s disability allowance (PIP) whilst ensuring a personalised, inclusive and empathetic service for the service user.

Benefits Include:

• Basic salary of £38,500 - £41,500

• Salary increases in increments based 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:

• 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.

• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.

• Excellent communication skills and strong IT literacy.

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