Functional Specialist – Part Time - Wales

As a functional specialist, you'll conduct initial reviews, assessments, and report on claimants' health conditions or disabilities. You'll work from home and occasionally visit assessment centers or claimants' homes. You'll require one year's post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedic and excellent observational and communication skills. The role is part-time, with working hours between 8am and 8pm, and comes with a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and benefits.

Requirements

• one year's post-registration experience as a nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN), occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedic
• fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other), without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN
• excellent observational and communication skills
• the ability to work quickly, producing reports in a timely manner and hitting targets
• solid experience with using IT and Microsoft Office, as well as remotely accessing systems
• a current valid driving licence or access to a form of transport to attend your nearest assessment centre

Benefits

• A competitive basic starting salary of £39,500 (Pro rata) increasing to £40,500 (Pro rata) on achieving DWP approval
• Once approved you will be eligible for our bonus scheme subject to quality and performance
• 25 days’ holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years) (Pro rata) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• Annual professional registration fee reimbursed and supported revalidation
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks... and plenty more
• Opportunity to purchase discounted benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Refer a friend reward scheme
• Access to the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform.