PIP Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Avature; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist Functional Assessor to join their team in Barnsley. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on individuals' lives by assessing how disabilities affect their daily activities. With a commitment to flexible working, including hybrid options, you will benefit from a tailored training program, ongoing mentorship, and a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of perks, including generous holiday allowances and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about helping others and want a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Leading maternity and paternity leave

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Referral bonus of £2,000

In-person clinical conferences

Qualifications

• Must have valid HCPC registration and at least 1 year of post-registration experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to evaluate how disabilities affect daily life.
• Produce PIP reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Report writing

Computer software proficiency

Education

Registered Physiotherapist

HCPC registration

Tools

Computer software

Job description

PIP Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Date

City

Barnsley

Country

United Kingdom

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

PIP - Physiotherapist Functional Assessor

(Location)

Monday to Friday - 09:00 – 17:00

Do good. Be great as a physio.

Are you a Registered Physiotherapist seeking flexible working, a better work-life balance and an opportunity to make a difference?

About the role

As a Physiotherapist Functional Assessor at Maximus, you'll use your clinical expertise to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You’ll work on complex cases involving chronic pain disorders and neurological, physical and mental health conditions 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 the NHS.
• 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

• £37,800 salary with the opportunity for a £1,500 additional skills allowance.
• Flexible working – full time, part time and hybrid.
• No bank holidays, evenings or weekends.
• 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.