Functional Specialist - Midlands
Core
Conduct functional assessments (face-to-face, video, or telephone) to evaluate how a claimant's health condition or disability affects them for various types of benefit, analyzing clinical information to support DWP/DfC decisions.
Role type
Clinical Functional Specialist (Health & Social Care)
Builds
Evidence-based reports and clinical recommendations for benefit determinations
Domain
UK Public Sector / Social Security / Health Assessment
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Clinical expertise (nursing, paramedic, OT, or physiotherapy background), analytical skills, report writing, ability to interpret clinical evidence, familiarity with IT systems for clinical decision-making
Preferred skills
Knowledge of less familiar health conditions, experience with PIP or WCA assessments
Technologies
IT systems for clinical decision-making and report writing
Responsibilities
Conduct initial reviews and functional assessments, analyze and interpret clinical information and supporting evidence, write detailed evidence-based reports, use IT systems to support clinical decision-making, develop clinical knowledge about various health conditions
