PIP Assessment Specialist - Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Laptop provided

Mobile phone provided

Health & wellbeing programme

Headspace app access

Charity day

Job summary

Donard Recruitment Ltd is seeking professionals in nursing, therapy or paramedic roles to join as Functional Specialists. The position is hybrid and involves conducting comprehensive PIP assessments, both face-to-face and virtual, with a compassionate, person-centered approach.

The role covers a range of health conditions and requires clinical knowledge plus strong IT skills. Expect a structured training period, ongoing CPD, and a supportive team environment with a focus on quality and service

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

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

NMC/HCPC registered

Caseload management

End-to-end assessments

Education

Nurse/OT/PT/Paramedic qualification

1+ years post qualification

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Donard Recruitment Ltd is seeking professionals in nursing, therapy or paramedic roles to join as Functional Specialists. The position is hybrid and involves conducting comprehensive PIP assessments, both face-to-face and virtual, with a compassionate, person-centered approach.

The role covers a range of health conditions and requires clinical knowledge plus strong IT skills. Expect a structured training period, ongoing CPD, and a supportive team environment with a focus on quality and service