Functional Specialist (Nurse/Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist/Paramedic)
Quick answer
Donard Recruitment is hiring hybrid Functional Specialists in Astwood Bank (Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, or Paramedics) paying £39,500 plus a 10% bonus to conduct comprehensive disability assessments.
- Role
- Functional Specialist (Nurse/Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist/Paramedic)
- Organization
- Donard Recruitment
- Location
- Astwood Bank, Worcestershire
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- £39,500 + 10% discretionary bonus
- Category
- Other
The role
Donard Recruitment is seeking qualified healthcare professionals to join as Functional Specialists in Astwood Bank. This role involves performing comprehensive disability assessments for the government's PIP program, ensuring service users receive empathetic and inclusive support. Professionals will handle a diverse caseload, including physical, mental, and cognitive impairments, through both virtual and face-to-face assessments. The position offers significant autonomy, professional development, and a supportive environment with structured time for administrative and clinical tasks.
What you'll do
- Conduct face-to-face, virtual, and telephone clinical assessments.
- Manage caseloads from initial review to completion.
- Prepare comprehensive, unbiased paper-based reports.
- Evaluate claimants with diverse physical, sensory, and mental health conditions.
- Participate in regular CPD, audit reviews, and team meetings.
What it takes
- Current registration with NMC or HCPC without restrictions.
- Qualified Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic.
- Minimum of 1 year post-qualification clinical experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in IT systems.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
25 days holiday (rising to 27), company laptop and mobile, health & wellbeing program, Headspace access, company matched pension, life assurance, 15 weeks paid maternity, and Cycle2work scheme.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Astwood Bank, Worcestershire, involving a mix of remote work and face-to-face assessments.
What is the compensation package for this role?
The starting salary is £39,500 per year, plus a discretionary 10% performance bonus upon approval.
What qualifications are required to apply?
Applicants must be a registered Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic with at least one year of post-qualification experience and a valid, unrestricted NMC or HCPC registration.
Is the role full-time or part-time?
The employer offers both full-time and part-time contract options for this position.
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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