Functional Assessor - PIP (Personal Independence Payment - L4)

PFAS; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

Functional Assessor - PIP (Personal Independence Payment - L4)

Company Description

As a Functional Assessor, you will work autonomously to assess the cases of people applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit as part of the DWP's Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). This will involve holding consultations and writing fair and accurate reports.

Are you passionate about making a difference and driving change in a fast-paced, innovative environment? At PFAS, we're on the lookout for highly motivated and talented Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, or Paramedics to join our dynamic team. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth, then we want to hear from you!

PFAS is a clinically focused organization supporting over 36,000 claimants every year! As one of the top providers of functional assessments, we are aligned in delivering our vision of providing the right care, first time, every time.

Our roles offer you the chance for a change of direction from the standard healthcare professional role, while providing you the opportunity to maintain and develop your clinical registration, skills, and knowledge. We have great opportunities for development and progression within PFAS including Clinical Coaching, Training Roles, and Clinical Support Managers.

Position
Salary: £40,000.00
Type: Permanent
Full time: 40 hours

As a Functional Assessor, you will play a crucial role in interviewing claimants to understand the challenges they face. By completing thorough assessments and examinations via telephone, video call, or face-to-face, you will assess how our claimants' disability/condition/illness impacts their functional ability on daily activities in a respectful, non-biased, and reassuring manner.

With proven experience of working within a medical background you will:

1. Analyse information critically to create accurate and concise reports.
2. Interpret clinical information and evidence.
3. Maintain professional standards in written communication and adherence to the code of conduct.
4. Provide positive experiences for claimants and colleagues, meeting quality and productivity targets.

Requirements
We would love to hear from you if you have:

1. A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a qualified healthcare professional (listed below)
2. An ability to demonstrate a broad clinical knowledge.
3. Previous experience in using computer software including Microsoft Office.

Essentials Qualifications (without these your application cannot be considered)
Nurses:

• Qualified Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD only)
• Member of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)

Physios/OTs:

• Qualified Chartered Physiotherapist or Qualified Occupational Therapist
• Member of the UK Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) or College of OTs (COT)

Paramedics:

• BSc or Qualified Paramedic
• Member of the UK Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

What We Offer:

• 21 Days AL (increasing to 25 days from January 2025) plus 8 bank holidays.
• Hybrid working with flexible patterns to champion a healthy work/life balance.
• Protected CPD time and allowance to upskill and continuously develop your knowledge base.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Great opportunities for development and progression within PFAS including Clinical Coaching, Training Roles, and Clinical Support Managers.
• Scottish Widows Pension.
• Westfield Health cash plan.
• EAP.

Do you want to have a great impact and make a difference? Then don't miss out - we want to hear from you!

Apply directly or please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for a confidential chat.

We will consider applications from candidates who require a visa to work in the UK.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, at IPRS PFAS, we ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.