PIP Paramedic Functional Assessor - Hybrid

Maximus; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Paramedic Functional Assessor to join their team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives by assessing how health conditions affect daily activities. You'll benefit from a tailored training program, ongoing mentorship, and flexible working arrangements. With a focus on both physical and mental health, this position is perfect for those looking to transition from traditional paramedic roles while enjoying a better work-life balance. Join a compassionate team dedicated to supporting individuals in need and enhancing their quality of life.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Leading maternity and paternity leave

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing clinical development

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Referral bonus of £2,000

Qualifications

• Valid HCPC registration and at least 1 year of post-registration experience required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to produce detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to evaluate the impact of disabilities on daily life.
• Produce PIP reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Report writing

Compassionate care

Education

HCPC registration

Post-registration experience

Tools

Computer software for report writing

Job description

PIP Paramedic Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Date

City

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

PIP - Paramedic Functional Assessor

Manchester

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

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

Requirements

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

What we offer

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

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