Functional Assessor

Salary
£38,000 - £38,000
Town/City Newcastle NE3 3LZ
Payment type Per annum
Region North East
Contract type Permanent contract
Closing date
Hours Full-time
Job reference MC/FA/NW
Type of employer Private provider
Name of employer Meridian Business Support

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Vacancy details

Functional Assessor

Meridian Business Support is one of the UK's leading providers of permanent and temporary recruitment to the Nursing, Health and Social Care sectors and we offer bespoke consultancy services to clients and candidates alike.

We are currently recruiting registered physiotherapists for an exciting opportunity working on the DWPs disability contract. The role requires you to use your broad-based medical experience and clinical knowledge to conduct independent health assessments and write reports for the DWP. You will not be required to make any decisions within this role but simply assist with the functional assessment of the claims process.

This is a permanent position working for a private organisation that specialises in disability analysis on behalf of the DWP. Working hours are: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. No weekends or nights are required.

Experience in this sector is not required as full comprehensive training is provided. We will consider applications from all levels of physiotherapy; however the minimum requirement is 24 months post-graduate experience. The ideal candidate will have an agile mind for learning and developing, as well as excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the general public. 

This role does not involve any treatment or therapy. Your HCPC revalidation is fully supported and your professional indemnity is covered.

Starting salary for this role is £38,000pa and is inclusive of a full comprehensive benefits package:

  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Private medical insurance
  • Contributory pension scheme (10%)
  • Life insurance
  • Income protection
  • Holiday - buy/sell
  • HCPC fee reimbursement
  • Flexible benefits that you can opt-in to

Please contact Martyn Cahill at Meridian Business Support on 07500827519 for a confidential discussion regarding this vacancy. Alternatively, to make an enquiry, please email a copy of your CV to Mcahill@meridianbs.co.uk

How to apply

How to apply

Please contact Martyn Cahill at Meridian Business Support on 07500827519 for a confidential discussion regarding this vacancy. Alternatively, to make an enquiry, please email a copy of your CV to Mcahill@meridianbs.co.uk

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