Functional Assessor – PIP (Personal Independence Payment - L4) - #147015
PFAS (Personal Functional Assessment Services)
Date: 1 day ago
City: Norwich
Contract type: Full time
Are you passionate about making a difference and driving change in a fast-paced, innovative environment? At PFAS, we're on the lookout for a 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 a part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth, then we want to hear from you!
PFAS are a clinically focused organisation supporting over 36,000 claimants every year! As one of the top providers of functional assessments, with the highest clinical quality, the most attentive care and crucially the most well-supported, dedicated team, we are aligned in delivering our vision of providing the right care, first time, every time.
As a Functional Assessor you will work autonomously to assess the cases of people who are applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit as part of the DWPs Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). This will involve holding consultations and writing fair and accurate reports.
Our roles offer you the chance for a change of direction from the standard healthcare professional role, whilst 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 means you will assess how our claimant’s 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;
We would love to hear from you if you have:
Nurses:
What We Offer:
Apply directly or please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for a confidential chat.
At PFAS, we value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We are proudly Disability Confident employers and as such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact [email protected]
PFAS are a clinically focused organisation supporting over 36,000 claimants every year! As one of the top providers of functional assessments, with the highest clinical quality, the most attentive care and crucially the most well-supported, dedicated team, we are aligned in delivering our vision of providing the right care, first time, every time.
As a Functional Assessor you will work autonomously to assess the cases of people who are applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit as part of the DWPs Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). This will involve holding consultations and writing fair and accurate reports.
Our roles offer you the chance for a change of direction from the standard healthcare professional role, whilst 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 means you will assess how our claimant’s 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;
- Analyse information critically to create accurate and concise reports.
- Interpret clinical information and evidence.
- Maintain professional standards in written communication and adherence to code of conduct.
- Provide positive experiences for claimants and colleagues, meeting quality and productivity targets.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a qualified healthcare professional (listed below)
- An ability to demonstrate a broad clinical knowledge.
- Previous experience in using computer software including Microsoft Office
Nurses:
- Qualified Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD only)
- Member of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
- 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 OT’s (COT)
- BSc or Qualified Paramedic
- Member of the UK Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
What We Offer:
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme including free confidential counselling (Not abbreviated, not everyone will know what EAP is)
- High-street discounts
- 25 days annual leave
- Moving Day Leave
- Membership of the Company pension scheme
- Recruit a Friend bonus scheme – up to £1,500
- Environmental Initiatives
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Free Eye Tests every 2 years
- Free annual Flu-Vaccination
- Upon completion of probation, the successful candidate will also be eligible for the company bonus scheme, allowing them to earn up to 10% of annual salary based on company and individual performance.
Apply directly or please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for a confidential chat.
At PFAS, we value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We are proudly Disability Confident employers and as such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact [email protected]
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