Hybrid Functional Specialist: PIP Assessments

Donard Recruitment Ltd; Caernarfon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Job summary

Donard Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Functional Specialist role with hybrid working in the United Kingdom. The post targets Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to provide unbiased assessments for the Government's disability allowance (PIP) with a structured, empathetic service.

Starting salary is £39,500 with a potential rise to £40,500 on DWP approval, plus a bonus scheme subject to quality and performance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads end to end including delivering face to face and virtual assessments, telephone assessments, initial review calls and paper based reports.
• Autonomy to manage cases to conclusion.
• Assess the full range of health conditions and disabilities affecting the claimant (physical, sensory, mental, intellectual and cognitive impairments).
• Time built into rota for breaks, CPD, audit amendments, requesting and reviewing further evidence and team meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Job description

Donard Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Functional Specialist role with hybrid working in the United Kingdom. The post targets Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to provide unbiased assessments for the Government's disability allowance (PIP) with a structured, empathetic service.

Starting salary is £39,500 with a potential rise to £40,500 on DWP approval, plus a bonus scheme subject to quality and performance.