Functional Specialist

at  Donard Recruitment

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.

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.

· 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.