multi-skilled Functional Specialist

Great Maximus; Colwyn Bay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Multi-skilled Functional Specialist to manage a diverse caseload of health assessments both virtually and in-person. Ideal candidates must be qualified nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, or paramedics with strong communication skills and IT literacy. The role offers a competitive starting salary of £39,500, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package including a discretionary bonus and health programs.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus of 10%

Company Laptop and Mobile Phone

Access to Health & Wellbeing programme

Annual charity day

Cycle2work scheme

Company matched pension

15 weeks paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified nurse, mental health nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedic.
• Should have at least 1 year of post-qualification experience.
• Must hold valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads with face-to-face and virtual assessments.
• Conduct telephone assessments and initial review calls.
• Assess a wide range of health conditions and disabilities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT literacy

Education

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

1+ years post qualification experience

Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions

Job description

Benefits & Compensation

After approval you will be eligible for a discretionary bonus of 10% of base salary, subject to quality and performance. 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.

Benefits Include: Starting salary of £39,500 + Bonuso

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.

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.

Career Growth

Nurse Assessor. 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.