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Functional Assessor

Donard Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Cwmbran, Torfaen Principal Area NP44, Wales

Salary

£40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job opportunity is for a Functional Specialist, ideal for Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Paramedics looking to advance their careers.
  • The position offers a basic salary ranging from £38,500 to £41,500, with potential bonuses bringing the total earnings to approximately £45,650.
  • Candidates are required to have at least 1 year of post-qualification experience and must hold a valid registration with NMC or HCPC.
  • The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments for the Government's disability allowance (PIP) and provides flexibility with both full-time and part-time options.
  • Additional benefits include extensive training, 25 days of annual leave, and access to health and wellbeing programs.

Make the most of your clinical knowledge and become a Functional Specialist.

This is an opportunity for Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to further their career with a leading, multi-national employer in a hybrid working role with Full time and Part time roles available.

As a Functional Specialist you will be providing unbiased, comprehensive assessments for the Governments disability allowance (PIP) whilst ensuring a personalised, inclusive, safe and empathetic service for the claimant.

Benefits Include:

Basic salary of £38,500 - £41,500*

+ 5% retention bonus

+ rising to 10% quality & retention bonus*

OTE: £45,650*

Hybrid Full time, Part time working hours available

Training options: 12 weeks (full time), 14 weeks (4 days per week) & 17 weeks (3 days per week)

25 days Holidays per annum, rising to 27 days with service

Company Laptop and Mobile Phone provided

Access to Health & Wellbeing programme and Headspace mobile app

Annual charity day

Employee network groups

Company matched pension

Life assurance

15 weeks paid maternity

Cycle2work scheme

*OTE and Bonus scheme attainable once additional training is complete.

Your New Role:

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.

Requirements

  • Qualified 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.

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