Medical Doctor Functional Assessor

Hybrid Medical Doctor Functional Assessor
Salary: GBP72,000 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 conditions
Participating in a local multidisciplinary team, in one of over 150 offices nationwide
Excellent 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 home
Requirements:
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