Functional Specialist

Donard Recruitment; Wrexham; Hybrid; GBP 35,550 - 43,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

Life assurance

Wellbeing programmes

25 days holiday

Job summary

Donard Recruitment seeks a Clinical Assessor to conduct PIP assessments through face‑to‑face, virtual and telephony formats, managing a personal caseload with professional autonomy.

The role covers physical, sensory, mental, intellectual and cognitive conditions, with a six‑week training period and clear progression. Hybrid working and a Monday–Friday schedule support work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Provide comprehensive assessments for PIP and related processes.
• Manage own caseloads with autonomy and professional judgment.
• Assess a broad range of physical, sensory, mental, and cognitive conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments for the Government’s disability allowance (PIP), delivering face‑to‑face, virtual assessments, telephone assessments, initial review calls and paper‑based reports (PBR).
• Manage your own caseloads to give variety and autonomy, allowing you to shape each case with your expertise.
• Assess a full range of conditions, including physical, sensory, mental, intellectual and cognitive impairments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

IT literacy

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Clinical Assessor

£39,500 + bonus. Take control of your time with hybrid working and a Monday to Friday schedule. Enjoy a better work‑life balance with no shift patterns, allowing you to plan your life around your work.

Salary and Benefits

Earn more as you progress through the training stages, starting with a £39,500 salary plus a 10% performance bonus once you have passed your training. Your OTE will be around £43,450, with salary increases tied to your development. You’ll also benefit from 25 days’ holiday, rising to 27 with service, and additional perks such as a matched pension, life assurance and access to wellbeing programmes.

What you’ll do

• Provide comprehensive assessments for the Government’s disability allowance (PIP), delivering face‑to‑face, virtual assessments, telephone assessments, initial review calls and paper‑based reports (PBR).
• Manage your own caseloads to give variety and autonomy, allowing you to shape each case with your expertise.
• Assess a full range of conditions, including physical, sensory, mental, intellectual and cognitive impairments.

Qualifications

• Qualified Adult Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Paramedic.
• At least one year of experience after qualification.
• Valid registration on the NMC or HCPC without restrictions.
• Strong communication skills and IT literacy.

About the company

The Assessment provider is a leading, multi‑national employer. The full‑time training lasts six weeks and will help you build the skills needed to carry out these specialist assessments.