Functional Specialist

*Functional Specialist* Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements. 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 Pay: £38,500.00-£41,500.00 per year 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 Llandudno, Conwy