Job Description

Company Description

Based in various clinics, mostly around the South East of the UK, PFAS are an independent provider of quality medical assessments using a network of specialist health practitioners. We pride ourselves on being professional, caring and having a great knowledge in our field valuing teamwork as one of our greatest strengths. We listen to customers, claimants and our colleagues to help our continual learning and development.

We have been named best employer in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical category at the Best Employers Eastern Region awards!

Position

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and qualified Paramedic!

When joining PFAS you will be joining an enthusiastic, dynamic, and diverse team of health professionals. As Functional assessors we work on behalf of the DWP assessing claimants who have applied for PIP (Personal Independent Payment) benefit.

Responsibilities of the role:

\xc2\xb7 Use your clinical background and knowledge of conditions to assess a variety of conditions including mental health, physical, sensory and cognitive conditions, as part of a holistic assessment.

\xc2\xb7 Complete 3-4 functional assessments per day on behalf of the Department of work and pension (DWP). You will be assessing a range of health conditions

\xc2\xb7 Assessments are completed either face to face, via telephone or video assessments in an office environment or working from home or a mixture of the two.

\xc2\xb7 You will analyse medical evidence and then present a comprehensive report, which will then be sent to the DWP to make the decision.

Requirements

As a qualified Paramedic you will have:

\xc2\xb7 HCPC registration pin

\xc2\xb7 12 months post registration with no restrictions on pin

\xc2\xb7 A broad clinical knowledge base, with experience working with individuals with a variety of different health conditions

\xc2\xb7 Good IT and typing skills are essential

In order for your application to be reviewed, your CV must contain the following:

• HCPC registration pin
• Full employment history, up to a 10 years, including non-clinical roles and gaps in employment
• Tasks involved in each role as well as health conditions encountered and age ranges of patients
• Email address, home address and postcode

Experience and Requirements:

• 1 year Registered Healthcare experience
• HCPC Registration
• Residing in the United Kingdom

Other information

Benefits:

Salary: \xc2\xa335,000.00-\xc2\xa337,333.00 per annum (based on Full time 40 hours per week) Full-time and Part-time available, Permanent role

Standard hours 08:30-17:00 Monday-Friday with no weekends, nights or bank holidays required!

\xc2\xb7 25 days\' annual leave plus 8 days\' bank holidays & opportunity to purchase additional leave

\xc2\xb7 Paid training to become a certified Functional Assessor/Disability Analyst

\xc2\xb7 \xc2\xa3400 annual CPD allowance

\xc2\xb7 Flexible working hours and days (after 6 month probation)

\xc2\xb7 Long service awards (opportunity to earn an additional \xc2\xa34,850 within 3.5 years!)

\xc2\xb7 Company closure over the Christmas period

We also offer:

\xe2\x97\x8f A specialised clinical assessment role where you can maintain and develop your clinical skills away from the usual hospital/clinic environment. Opportunity to carry out telephone and video assessments.

\xe2\x97\x8f A better work-life balance with your choice of working pattern

\xe2\x97\x8f Supportive and proactive management

\xe2\x97\x8f Lots of opportunity for progression

\xe2\x97\x8f A comprehensive training programme when you start with us to equip you with all the skills and knowledge you need for the role.

\xe2\x97\x8f Ongoing CPD with our excellent internal learning and development platform.

\xe2\x97\x8f A diverse and engaged team

\xe2\x97\x8f The opportunity to challenge yourself and expand your clinical knowledge on a huge range of conditions, their impacts, treatments, therapies, medications and clinical examinations as well as your assessment and report writing skill

\xe2\x97\x8f Additional leave, company pension, profit sharing and store discounts!

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