Location
London

Hours
Flexible working pattern (hybrid/remote)

Salary
£37,500 per annum (dependent on location and working pattern) plus up to 10% quarterly bonus

About the Role
As a Functional Assessor: PIP Clinical Coach, you will develop a close working relationship with the SDM to promote joint working. You will carry out clinical coaching with both new and existing staff following training to ensure a smooth and consistent learning journey. Your role includes conducting daily clinical audits and providing constructive, informative feedback via the PRS systems on new and existing staff members. You will monitor trends and emerging issues that need addressing, providing feedback to Clinical Support Leads as required.

You will undertake assessments in line with business needs, applying critical thinking and logical reasoning to support Functional Assessors in producing accurate, detailed reports using DWP systems and processes. Ensuring reports meet high-quality standards, including accurate spelling and grammar, is essential.

You will support the achievement of service delivery KPIs by providing an effective and efficient Assessment Service. Proactively developing your knowledge of health conditions through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities in line with professional registration and contractual requirements is expected. You will undertake any necessary training to carry out Functional Assessor duties, such as Paper-based Reviews and initial Triage.

Taking ownership of your professional revalidation to ensure timely completion and maintaining personal approval in specific disciplines/tasks as per PIPAG guidelines are key responsibilities.

Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, supported/paid CPD for clinicians with registration fees reimbursed, private pension scheme, private medical insurance, maternity and parental leave, online shopping discounts, and a variety of other financial and lifestyle options.

Experience
- Minimum of 9-12 months experience as a DWP approved Functional Assessor with consistently high-quality clinical audit outcomes.
- At least 12 months post-qualification experience as a physiotherapist, nurse, doctor, occupational therapist, or paramedic (PIP only).
- Experience in delivering feedback and professional development in a clinical setting.
- Experience in delivering clinical coaching within the PIP environment.
- Experience in undertaking and/or delivering PIP audits.

About you
- HCPC, NMC, or GMC registered with no restrictions on practice.
- Proven record of proactively engaging with relevant Continual Professional Development (CPD).
- Positive approach to utilising feedback to maximise personal and professional development for yourself and others.

Qualifications
- Registered healthcare professional status (physiotherapist, nurse, doctor, occupational therapist, or paramedic) as required.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to PIPAG guidelines.