What you'll be doing as a Functional Assessor: PIP Clinical Auditor
* Work closely with the Service Delivery Manager and Clinical Support Leads to provide quality assurance via internal audit to the new and experienced Functional Assessors.
* Developing a close relationship with the SDM to promote joint working.
* Carry out clinical coaching with both new and existing staff following training to ensure a smooth and consistent learning journey.
* Carry out daily clinical audits and provide constructive and informative feedback via the PRS systems on new and existing staff members.
* Monitor trends and specific emerging issues that need to be addressed, providing feedback to the Clinical Support Leads as needed.
* Undertaking assessments to in line with business requirements.
* Apply critical thinking and logical reasoning to support the FAs to produce accurate, and detailed reports, utilising DWP systems and processes.
* Ensure that reports are completed to a high standard to achieve the required quality grades, including in relation to accurate spelling and grammar.
* Support achievement of service delivery KPIs through provision of an effective and efficient Assessment Service.
* Proactively develop knowledge of health conditions through engaging with Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities in line with professional registration and contractual requirements.
* Undertake any training required to carry out Functional Assessor role e.g., Paper-based Reviews and initial Triage.
* Take ownership of professional revalidation to ensure that this is completed within the required timescales.
* To maintain personal approval in specific disciplines/tasks as per the PIPAG guidelines.
What we can offer you includes:
* £1,000 welcome bonus for July and August starters
* Up to 10% quarterly bonus
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Supported/paid CPD for clinicians, registration fees reimbursed
* Private pension scheme
* Private Medical insurance
* Maternity and Parental Leave
* Online shopping discounts
* Variety of other financial and lifestyle options
Essential criteria:
* A minimum of 9-12 months experience as a DWP approved Functional Assessor, achieving consistently high-quality clinical audit outcomes.
* A minimum of 12 months' post-qualification experience as a physiotherapist, nurse, doctor, occupational therapist, or paramedic (PIP only)
* Be HCPC / NMC/ GMC registered with no restrictions on practice.
* Have a proven record of proactively engaging with relevant Continual Professional Development (CPD).
* Efficient IT skills and an ability to type notes accurately whilst conducting assessments (30 words per minute minimum)
* Ability to maintain a strong work ethic while working independently.
* Ability and willingness to share clinical experience and knowledge to positive effect within a team.
* Comfortable working to team and individual targets.
* An eye for detail, driven and flexible.
* Positive approach to utilising feedback to maximise personal and professional development, for self and others.
* Driven to support others through sharing knowledge, experience, and best practice.
* Demonstrable ability to manage time effectively.
Desirable criteria:
* Experience in delivering feedback and professional development in a clinical setting.
* Experience in undertaking and or delivering PIP audits
* Experience in delivering clinical coaching within the PIP environment.
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