Overview
Functional Specialist role based in Carrickfergus, Antrim, Northern Ireland BT38. We are recruiting for hybrid-working Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to make the most of their existing clinical knowledge with a leading, multi-national employer. This is a full-time position.
Role
As a Functional Specialist you will provide unbiased, comprehensive assessments for the Governments disability allowance (PIP) while delivering a personalised, inclusive and empathetic service for the service user.
Benefits
* Basic salary: £38,500 - £41,500*
* 5% retention bonus
* Rising to 10% quality & retention bonus*
* 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
* 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 end to end, including delivering face-to-face and virtual assessments, telephone assessments, initial review calls and paper-based reports (PBR).
* You will have greater 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, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Paramedic.
* Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.
* Excellent communication skills and strong IT literacy.
Notes
We are not including additional job alert prompts or unrelated postings. This description focuses on the Functional Specialist role and associated responsibilities and qualifications.
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