Functional Specialist

Donard Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 38,500 - 39,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GBP1000 sign off bonus

25 days holidays per annum

Access to Health & Wellbeing programme

Life assurance

Company matched pension

Job summary

A leading multinational employer seeks a Functional Specialist in the UK. You will utilize your clinical expertise to conduct assessments for the Government's disability allowance (PIP). This role offers hybrid work arrangements, a competitive salary of GBP38,500 - GBP39,500, bonuses, and various benefits, including training and health programs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads including face to face and virtual assessments.
• Assess a full range of health conditions and disabilities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

IT literacy

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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 and part 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

• Basic salary of GBP38,500 - GBP39,500
  • GBP1000 sign off bonus
  • 10% Bonus thereafter
  • OTE: GBP43,450
• 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.