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Form of workHybrid Medical Doctor Functional Assessor* Salary: £72,000* Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Part-Time Available* Office and home-based working.Merco are recruiting experienced Registered Medical Practitioners to work with a leading provider of functional health assessment and reporting services on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). All roles commence with a comprehensive induction programme and state approved training is provided with opportunities for working towards accreditation.This role is a great opportunity not only for a better work life balance but to further develop your assessment skills and clinical knowledge, while making a difference to people's lives. As a Functional Assessor, you will work with a diverse range of people dealing with an extremely wide range of health conditions and disabilities.Full-time and part-time positions are available, working a minimum of three days per week - Monday to Friday with structured 9am-5pm working hours.Role Overview:Undertaking thorough face-to-face and remote functional health assessments, reviewing medical evidence and writing subsequent detailed reports, enabling the DWP to make informed decisions about eligibility across a range of benefit types.Carrying out filework and providing comprehensive reports for a broad range of clinical conditionsParticipating in a local multidisciplinary team, in one of over 150 offices nationwideExcellent Benefits Package:• Comprehensive training for an initial 2 months with certification once accredited as a Functional Assessor• Excellent career growth and promotional opportunities• No nights, weekends or bank holidays, no on-call and structured working hours• GMC fee reimbursement and revalidation support• Contributory pension, cycle to work scheme and private medical insurance• Medical indemnity cover and protected CPD• 25 days annual leave plus option to buy more and sell back days• Option to work up to 50% from homeRequirements:To be considered for this role, the minimum requirements are as follows:• Full registration with the GMC as a Medical Practitioner and a valid licence to practise• Minimum 1 year general medical experience (post FY1), working primarily in patient-focused roles dealing with a wide range of clinical conditions• Eligibility to live and work in the UK (unfortunately no sponsorship opportunities are available)• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and basic IT abilities (MS Word)This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large and successful organisation.To apply, please upload your CV online ASAP
