Nurse Assessor

Functional Specialist

Take on a new challenge and further your career as a Functional Specialist!

This is an exciting hybrid working opportunity for Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to make the most of their existing clinical knowledge and take on a new role with a leading, multi-national employer 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 service user.

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, Mental Health 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.

REF: INDWAL

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Additional pay:
Bonus scheme
Loyalty bonus
Performance bonus
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee mentoring programme
Enhanced maternity leave
Free or subsidised travel
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Paid volunteer time
Referral programme
Work from home
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Flexitime
Holidays
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Education:
Bachelor's (required)

Experience:
Nursing/Paramedic/OT/Physio: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cardiff, Cardiff