PIP Paramedic Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Avature; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Paramedic Functional Assessor in Chester. This rewarding role allows you to leverage your clinical experience to assess how disabilities affect individuals' daily lives. You'll conduct assessments through various formats and produce detailed reports that aid in determining benefit eligibility. With a supportive training program and ongoing development opportunities, this position offers a flexible working environment that prioritizes work-life balance. Join a dedicated team making a significant impact on people's lives while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a collaborative atmosphere.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Leading maternity and paternity paid leave

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual clinical conferences

Referral bonus of £2,000

Qualifications

• Must have valid HCPC registration and at least 1 year of post-registration experience.
• Strong communication skills and computer proficiency are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to understand the impact of health conditions on daily life.
• Produce PIP reports for eligibility determination.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Clinical knowledge and assessment skills

Computer software proficiency

Education

Valid HCPC registration

Post-registration experience in healthcare

Job description

PIP Paramedic Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Date: Friday, August 9, 2024

City: Chester

Country: United Kingdom

Working time: Full-time

Description & Requirements

PIP - Paramedic Functional Assessor

Chester

Monday to Friday - 09:00 – 17:00

Do good. Be great as a paramedic.

Are you a Paramedic seeking flexible working, a better work-life balance and a rewarding career outside of the ambulance service?

About the role

As a Paramedic Functional Assessor at Maximus, you'll use your clinical responder experience to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You’ll work on complex cases involving physical and mental health conditions and chronic pain disorders, while your compassion and experience helps customers move forward with their lives.

The role can be both challenging and rewarding, which is why we provide a tailored training programme to help you thrive. You'll begin with 6 weeks of training before assessing customers and have ongoing support and mentorship in your role with us.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person’s disability or health condition affects their daily life
2. Produce Personal Independent Payment (PIP) reports to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine a person’s eligibility for benefits
3. Develop your clinical knowledge and assessment skills with the support of regular feedback and supervision

Requirements

1. Valid HCPC registration number
2. At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience gained within or outside of an NHS ambulance trust
3. You MUST have the right to work in the UK – we cannot offer sponsorships
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills
5. Comfortable using computer software to type and produce detailed reports

What we offer

1. Flexible working – full time, part time and hybrid
2. Leading maternity and paternity paid leave
3. Bank holidays plus 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy or sell 5 days
4. Ongoing CPD, clinical development and reimbursed validation fees
5. £2,000 for referring a friend
6. Life insurance and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
7. In-person clinical conferences held annually

Join us and become part of a team that's making a real difference to people’s lives.