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Functional Assessor PIP (Personal Independence Payment - L4)Are you a Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic looking to use your clinical skills in a new and rewarding way? PFAS is seeking passionate and motivated healthcare professionals to join us as Functional Assessors. If you're ready to make a real difference, grow your career, and work in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.PFAS supports over 36,000 people every year and is one of the UK's leading providers of functional assessments. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality attentive care, and as a dedicated team, we are aligned in delivering our vision of providing the right care, first time, every time.You'll receive full training and have the opportunity to grow into roles such as Clinical Coach, Trainer, or Clinical Manager. As a Functional Assessor, you will work autonomously with individuals applying for 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.In this role, you'll enjoy a better work-life balance, continued professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.Position: Salary: 40,000.00, Type: Permanent, Full time: 40 hoursAs a Functional Assessor, you will play a crucial role in interviewing claimants to understand the challenges they face. You will carry out detailed assessments through telephone, video, or face-to-face appointments to understand how a claimant's disability, condition, or illness affects their ability to carry out everyday activities in a respectful, fair, and reassuring manner.Requirements: We would love to hear from you if you have:A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a qualified healthcare professionalAn ability to demonstrate a broad clinical knowledgePrevious experience in using computer software including Microsoft OfficeNurses:Qualified Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD only)Member of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)Physios/OTs:Qualified Chartered Physiotherapist or Qualified Occupational TherapistMember 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 ParamedicMember of the UK Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)What We Offer:Professional Development OpportunitiesEmployee Assistance Programme including free confidential counsellingHigh-street discounts25 days annual leaveMoving Day LeaveMembership of the Company pension schemeRecruit a Friend bonus scheme up to 1,500Environmental InitiativesWestfield Health Cash PlanFree Eye Tests every 2 yearsFree annual Flu-VaccinationUpon 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 performanceAt 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr