Functional Assessor - Occupational Therapist
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 personalized, inclusive, safe, and empathetic service for the claimant.
Benefits Include:
1. Basic salary of £38,500 - £41,500*
2. + 5% retention bonus
3. + rising to 10% quality & retention bonus*
4. Hybrid Full-time, Part-time working hours available
5. Training options: 12 weeks’ (full-time), 14 weeks (4 days per week) & 17 weeks (3 days per week)
6. 25 days Holidays per annum, rising to 27 days with service
7. Company Laptop and Mobile Phone provided
8. Access to Health & Wellbeing program and Headspace mobile app
9. Annual charity day
10. Company matched pension
*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.
* Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.
* Excellent communication skills and strong IT literacy.
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