Functional Assessor

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 Government’s 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