Job Description Further your career and take on a new challenge as a Functional Specialist! n We are recruiting for hybrid working Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to make the most of their existing clinical knowledge and take on a new role with a leading, multi-national employer with Full time roles available. n As a Functional Specialist you will be providing unbiased, comprehensive assessments for the Government’s disability allowance (PIP) whilst ensuring a personalised, inclusive and empathetic service for the service user. n Benefits Include: n · Starting salary of £39,500 + Bonus n n n A competitive basic starting salary of £39,500 increasing to £40,500 on achieving DWP approval n Once approved you will be eligible for the bonus scheme subject to quality and performance n n n ·Hybrid, Full time n ·Training: Full time, 5 weeks’ n ·25 days Holidays per annum, rising to 27 days with service n ·Company Laptop and Mobile Phone provided n ·Access to Health & Wellbeing programme and Headspace mobile app n ·Annual charity day n ·Employee network groups n ·Company matched pension n ·Life assurance n ·15 weeks’ paid maternity n ·Cycle2work scheme n Your New Role: n ·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). n ·As a multi-skilled Functional Specialist, you will have greater job variety and autonomy to manage cases to conclusion. n ·You will assess the full range of health conditions and disabilities affecting the claimant, including physical, sensory, mental, intellectual and cognitive impairments. n ·You will have time built into your working rota for breaks, CPD, audit amendments, requesting and reviewing further evidence and team meetings. n Requirements n n Qualified Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Paramedic. n 1+ years post qualification experience. n Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions. n Excellent communication skills and strong IT literacy. n n n JBRP1_UKTJ
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