What you'll be doing as a Functional Assessor: PIP Clinical Auditor
1. 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.
2. Developing a close relationship with the SDM to promote joint working.
3. Carry out clinical coaching with both new and existing staff following training to ensure a smooth and consistent learning journey.
4. Carry out daily clinical audits and provide constructive and informative feedback via the PRS systems on new and existing staff members.
5. Monitor trends and specific emerging issues that need to be addressed, providing feedback to the Clinical Support Leads as needed.
6. Undertaking assessments to in line with business requirements.
7. Apply critical thinking and logical reasoning to support the FAs to produce accurate, and detailed reports, utilising DWP systems and processes.
8. Ensure that reports are completed to a high standard to achieve the required quality grades, including in relation to accurate spelling and grammar.
9. Support achievement of service delivery KPIs through provision of an effective and efficient Assessment Service.
10. Proactively develop knowledge of health conditions through engaging with Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities in line with professional registration and contractual requirements.
11. Undertake any training required to carry out Functional Assessor role e.g., Paper-based Reviews and initial Triage.
12. Take ownership of professional revalidation to ensure that this is completed within the required timescales.
13. To maintain personal approval in specific disciplines/tasks as per the PIPAG guidelines.
What we can offer you includes:
14. £1, welcome bonus for July and August starters
15. Up to 10% quarterly bonus
16. 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
17. Supported/paid CPD for clinicians, registration fees reimbursed
18. Private pension scheme
19. Private Medical insurance
20. Maternity and Parental Leave
21. Online shopping discounts
22. Variety of other financial and lifestyle options
Essential criteria:
23. A minimum of 9-12 months experience as a DWP approved Functional Assessor, achieving consistently high-quality clinical audit outcomes.
24. A minimum of 12 months' post-qualification experience as a physiotherapist, nurse, doctor, occupational therapist, or paramedic (PIP only)
25. Be HCPC / NMC/ GMC registered with no restrictions on practice.
26. Have a proven record of proactively engaging with relevant Continual Professional Development (CPD).
27. Efficient IT skills and an ability to type notes accurately whilst conducting assessments (30 words per minute minimum)
28. Ability to maintain a strong work ethic while working independently.
29. Ability and willingness to share clinical experience and knowledge to positive effect within a team.
30. Comfortable working to team and individual targets.
31. An eye for detail, driven and flexible.
32. Positive approach to utilising feedback to maximise personal and professional development, for self and others.
33. Driven to support others through sharing knowledge, experience, and best practice.
34. Demonstrable ability to manage time effectively.
Desirable criteria:
35. Experience in delivering feedback and professional development in a clinical setting.
36. Experience in undertaking and or delivering PIP audits
37. Experience in delivering clinical coaching within the PIP environment.