WCA Clinical Performance Lead - L4

at  PFAS

IPRS PFAS are an independent provider of quality medical assessments using a network of specialist health practitioners based in various clinics, mostly around the Southeast of the UK. We pride ourselves on being professional, caring and having a great knowledge in our field valuing teamwork as one of our greatest strengths. We listen to customers, claimants and our colleagues to help our continual learning and development.
We are looking for a Clinical Performance Lead to join our team of CPLs in providing expert clinical advice and support to our Disability Assessors completing work capability assessments for employment and support allowance and universal credit.

REQUIREMENTS:

To be seriously considered for the role of Clinical Performance Lead, please have the following:

QUALIFICATIONS

. Working as an Approved registered healthcare practitioner within Work Capability Assessments [nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist] with at least 2 years working in that role
. Able to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team and build positive working relationships with both medical colleagues and administrative support staff
. Able to apply professional skills and manage own professional competence and accountability, in accordance with the appropriate governing body Code of Conduct
. Complies with all applicable continuous professional development requirements
. Able to effectively coach and mentor HCPs to improve / maintain performance standards
. Able to ensure that professional practice standards and “best practice” are maintained in all areas of work
. Able to deliver productivity and quality standards agreed between the Centre and the DWP and to respond positively to feedback
. Qualified to deliver Stage 3 training.
. Qualified to perform quality audits and able to provide instruction on how to write reports that meet A grade requirements.
. Flexible and adaptable.
. Able to understand, anticipate and meet immediate and medium-term customer and client needs.
. Able to collaborate effectively with others to drive a culture of excellence in quality and performance.
. Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, adapt communication to audience needs, and able to interact constructively with a range of audiences.
. Able to maintain a professional demeanour in stressful interactions.

EXPERIENCE

A Registered Nurse, physiotherapist or occupational therapist with at least 2 years’ experience working as an Approved Disability Analyst delivering work capability assessments for Universal Credit or Employment and Support Allowance.

KNOWLEDGE

To have knowledge and experience of stage 3 mentoring.

SKILLS

Desirable but not essential
. Trained in delivering Paper Based Assessments
. Trained in completing WCA Audits

Please refer the Job description for details