Functional Specialist - Wales
$39,500–$39,500 year
HybridCardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Conduct initial reviews, face-to-face, video, or telephone assessments to evaluate how a claimant's health condition or disability affects them for benefits including WCA or PIP. Analyse and interpret clinical information and supporting evidence, then write detailed evidence-based reports to support the DWP in making informed decisions. Use IT systems to support clinical decision-making and report writing while developing knowledge of less familiar health conditions. Full or part-time hours (minimum 3 days per week) Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm, with no weekend or night shifts. Starting salary of £39,500 rising to £40,500 after DWP approval, plus a 10% bonus scheme. Candidates must hold UK right to work, complete an 8-week paid training period, and undergo government baseline personnel security standard vetting.
Required Qualifications
- NMC registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC registered paramedic, occupational therapist or physiotherapist with a valid PIN and no current restrictions
- Minimum of one year's post-registration experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to produce clear, accurate and detailed reports
- Comfortable working quickly to meet structured targets
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn new systems while working remotely
- excellent observational and communication skills, giving you the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper
- A driving licence or access to transport for assessment centre working
- all candidates must hold the right to work in UK
- Successful candidates will be required to successfully complete government baseline personnel security standard vetting
- This role is defined as regulated activity relating to children or vulnerable adults within the meaning of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
Desired Qualifications
- Full or part time hours (minimum 3 days per week)
- Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm with no weekend or night shifts (occasional 8pm finishes may be required)
- Hybrid working – home and clinic based (up to 3 days per week)
- Full or part time hours (minimum 3 days per week)
- Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm with no weekend or night shifts (occasional 8pm finishes may be required)
- Hybrid working – home and clinic based (up to 3 days per week)
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