Medical Advisor (Psychiatry)

Job Posting End Date: February 08
Who are we?
We are Unum - one of the UK's leading employee benefits providers.
We've been around for 50 years, currently protecting over 1.7 million people, providing security and peace of mind to individuals and their families.
With a Fortune 500, US parent company, we're part of highly successful global organisation, sharing ideas and innovations across teams to create a collaborative work environment. We're transforming our business, and we're keen to increase our digital capabilities to evolve the way we work and optimise opportunities for growth.
The role
What will you be doing?
Medical Advisor - Psychiatry
Part Time (2 days a week)
Remote working with 2 days a month in our Basingstoke office
What will you bring?
Unum UK is looking for a part time Medical Advisor to join our team, the focus will be on conditions related to psychiatric, psychological, and behavioural health.
We are leaders in the field of disability management and we are seeking a passionate and innovative Medical Advisor to join our team, working 2 days a week.
This role will be responsible for applying medical knowledge to determine functional capacity through assessment of medical and other data related to impairment, treatment plans, duration guidelines, and prognosis.
You will be embedded in our dedicated Claims and Vocational Rehabilitation Teams, providing medical advice and explaining this in detail, contributing towards the effective management of claims, as well as supporting with our unwavering customer service.
No two days will be the same in this role, if you have a MRCPsych and significant post-registration experience as a consultant psychiatrist, we would like to hear from you.
Experience in medico-legal work, disability assessment and / or occupational health is preferable.
This role we be aligned to our Basingstoke office, we would like if you could come to our office 1/2 times per month, but we can be flexible.
Our Claims team is fundamental in delivering our promise of putting customers at the heart of employee benefits. We work with people at their most vulnerable and this role is key to enabling our customers to focus on their recovery and return to normality. We have a passion for doing good in society and protecting people and their families when they need it most.
Along with a competitive salary, you will also receive:
Car allowance
Flexible hours
Private Medical Insurance
Group Income Protection
Pension (eer cont. 8-12%, eee cont. 3-5%)
Performance based incentive
Free parking at both sites
Free onsite perks
Ecologi carbon offsetting
Why join us?
Our culture!
We aim to be the most inclusive, diverse and socially responsible company in the employee benefits market. With an agile and flexible way of working, we want to be a place where people aspire to work and where everyone can be themselves.
What will you get in return?
We are passionate about our employee health and wellbeing and providing work-life balance that suits you.
Our benefits include a discretionary bonus, 24/7 health support services (including a remote GP), income protection, health cash plan, 27 days annual leave, opportunity to participate in charitable events and more.
However you see your future career, we'll support and challenge you to be your best with a wealth of learning and development opportunities.
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to .
Company:
Unum UK