PIP Physiotherapist Functional Assessor - Hybrid

Maximus; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Registered Physiotherapist to join their team as a Functional Assessor. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your clinical expertise in assessing how health conditions affect individuals' daily lives. You will engage with complex cases, providing vital insights that help shape support for those in need. With a focus on work-life balance, flexible working options, and comprehensive training, this position is designed for those looking to make a meaningful impact while advancing their career. Join a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter and help drive positive change in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

No bank holidays, evenings, or weekends

Leading maternity and paternity paid leave

25 days’ holiday plus options to buy/sell

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual clinical conferences

Referral bonus of £2,000

Qualifications

• Valid HCPC registration number is required.
• At least 1 year of post-registration experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Clinical Assessment

Report Writing

Education

Registered Physiotherapist

Tools

Computer Software

Job description

PIP Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Date: Monday, July 1, 2024

City: Barrow

Country: United Kingdom

Working time: Full-time

Description & Requirements

PIP - Physiotherapist Functional Assessor

Barrow

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 help 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.
• 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.