Functional Specialist
Quick answer
Donard Recruitment is hiring a hybrid Functional Specialist in Shirley, West Midlands, paying £39,500 plus bonus, to conduct clinical assessments for disability allowance claims.
- Role
- Functional Specialist
- Organization
- Donard Recruitment
- Location
- Shirley, West Midlands
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- £39,500 base salary + 10% discretionary bonus (OTE: £43,450)
- Category
- Other
The role
Donard Recruitment is seeking qualified healthcare professionals to join a leading multi-national employer as a Functional Specialist. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for government disability allowance claims, providing unbiased and empathetic service to claimants. This position offers a dynamic work environment with the opportunity to manage end-to-end caseloads through face-to-face, virtual, and paper-based assessments. You will receive extensive training and work within a supportive, hybrid structure that emphasizes professional development.
What you'll do
- Conduct face-to-face, virtual, and telephone clinical assessments.
- Manage claimant caseloads from initial review to final paper-based report.
- Evaluate physical, mental, intellectual, and cognitive impairments.
- Participate in ongoing training, team meetings, and CPD activities.
- Ensure service delivery is inclusive, unbiased, and empathetic.
What it takes
- Valid registration as a Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic.
- Active NMC or HCPC registration without restrictions.
- Minimum of 1 year of post-qualification experience.
- Strong proficiency in IT systems and software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
25 days holidays (rising to 27), company laptop/mobile, health & wellbeing program, Headspace app, annual charity day, company matched pension, life assurance, 15 weeks paid maternity, and Cycle2work scheme.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This role is hybrid, involving both face-to-face assessments and remote work components like virtual calls and report writing.
What is the compensation package for this role?
The starting salary is £39,500, with an eligible 10% discretionary bonus based on performance, bringing the OTE to £43,450.
What professional qualifications are required?
Candidates must be a qualified Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic with at least one year of post-qualification experience and valid NMC or HCPC registration.
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not specify an application deadline or portal; please contact Donard Recruitment directly to express your interest.
How to apply
Apply directly on Donard Recruitment's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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