Functional Specialist

Job Description

Functional Specialist

Are you a Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic looking to advance your career? Join a leading global employer in a hybrid role with opportunities for both Full-time and Part-time positions.

As a Functional Specialist, you will conduct impartial, thorough assessments for the Government's disability allowance (PIP) while delivering a personalized, inclusive, safe, and compassionate service to claimants.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range: £38,500 - £41,500*
• + 5% retention bonus
• + potential to earn up to £45,650* through quality & retention bonuses
• Hybrid working options: Full-time and Part-time
• Training programs: 12 to 17 weeks duration
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 27 days with tenure
• Company-provided laptop and mobile phone
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs and the Headspace mobile app
• Charity day off annually
• Employee network groups
• Generous pension scheme
• Life insurance cover
• 15 weeks of paid maternity leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme

*OTE and Bonus structure applicable post completion of additional training.

Your Role:

• Manage caseloads from start to finish, conducting face-to-face, virtual assessments, telephone assessments, and paper-based reports
• Assess a wide range of health conditions and disabilities affecting claimants
• Enjoy autonomy and varied responsibilities to see cases through completion
• Allocated time for breaks, CPD, audit reviews, evidence gathering, and team meetings

Requirements:

• Qualified Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Paramedic
• Minimum of 1 year post-qualification experience
• Active registration with NMC or HCPC with no restrictions
• Excellent communication skills and proficient IT literacy

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

Pay: £38,500.00 - £41,500.00 per year

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Additional Pay: Bonus scheme, Loyalty bonus, Performance bonus

Benefits: Company pension, Cycle-to-work scheme, Enhanced maternity leave, and more

Location: Hybrid remote in Stourbridge, West Midlands