Functional Specialist – Auditor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Maintain a thorough and current understanding of existing PIPAG and Clinical Guidance.

• Conduct quality checks on a designated number of Functional Specialist reports daily to ensure they meet required standards.

• Deliver constructive and unbiased audit feedback, enabling Functional Specialists to revise and resubmit reports that meet the necessary criteria.

• Offer impartial and supportive guidance to Functional Specialists who reach out via telephone support lines.

• Assist with telephonic, virtual, or in-person activities and compile own reports monthly when necessary.

• Uphold professional registration and maintain Authority Approval.

• Adhere to the relevant UK Professional Code of Conduct and remain accountable for professional practices.

• Carry out additional responsibilities that are appropriate to the role.

• Maintain clinical calibration to the standards established by the Chief Medical Officer and Clinical Management Team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Qualified UK-registered Health Professional.

• At least 12 months of post-registration experience.

• Current and unrestricted professional registration with GMC, NMC, or HCPC.

• A minimum of 16 months’ experience as a Functional Specialist.

• Current DWP/DfC approval.

• No pending restrictions or issues regarding professional registration.

• Comprehensive understanding of the physiological, pathological, social, and cultural factors influencing PIP assessment criteria.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Proven IT skills, including proficiency in specialized IT systems.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in both oral and written communication for effective audit feedback and CRM discussion records.

• Experience in clinical effectiveness, quality assurance standards, feedback, peer review, audit methodology, or impartial review is desirable.

• Familiarity with clinical governance is also desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• £41,500 annual salary.

• 25 days of holiday (increasing to 27) with the option to purchase additional leave.

• Paid day off for volunteering with charity partners or a cause of your choice.

• Automatic enrollment in the company pension plan.

• Life assurance coverage.

• Cycle2work scheme available.

• 15 weeks of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.

• Two weeks of paid paternity leave.

• Optional benefits including discounts on retail, social activities, health & well-being, travel, and technology.

• Participation in Employee Network Groups.

• Access to the Headspace app for you and up to five family members or friends.

• An inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and work environment.