Functional Specialist

Donard Recruitment; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 39,500 - 43,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary of £39,500

Discretionary bonus of 10%

25 days Holidays per annum

Company Laptop and Mobile Phone

Health & Wellbeing programme

Annual charity day

Company matched pension

15 weeks’ paid maternity

Job summary

A leading multi-national employer in Tyseley is seeking Functional Specialists, including Nurses and Physiotherapists, to manage comprehensive assessments for the Government’s disability allowance. This hybrid role offers a starting salary of £39,500, with bonuses and additional holidays based on service. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience, along with excellent communication skills. Enjoy a supportive work environment with various benefits including health programs and a company-matched pension.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of post-qualification experience.
• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads from end to end, delivering various types of assessments.
• Assess a full range of health conditions affecting claimants.
• Ensure a personalized, inclusive service for the service user.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT literacy

Education

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

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 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:

• 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.