Functional Specialist

Registered Nurse focuses on observing and reporting on an individual’s ability to carry out activities.

What the role involves

• Observing and reporting on an individual’s ability to carry out activities.
• Creating one comprehensive 3,000-4,000-word report of the evidence gathered for each claimant, up to a maximum of 3 per day.
• Ensuring enough detail, evidence and justification are given to support the DWP in making decisions.

Skills and requirements

• One year's post-registration experience as a nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN) , occupational therapist, physiotherapist or paramedic.
• Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other), without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN.
• Excellent observational and communication skills, giving you the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper.
• Work quickly, producing reports in a timely manner and hitting targets.

Confirmed role details

• This is hybrid role with expectation that you will be based at home and assigned to work from your nearest assessment centre on a rota basis to deliver face-to-face assessments.
• Be contracted to work 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week (Full Time), you’ll be able to agree your actual working hours with your line manager after training.
• Working patterns will be between the hours of 8am and 8pm.
• This will make accessing support simpler and easier for some of society’s most vulnerable people.

Candidate fit

• clinical judgement, NMC standards, calm communication, and careful documentation