Clinical Support Lead
Competitive Accountabilities:
- Developing a close relationship with the RDM to promote joint working
- Carry out regular 1:1 supervision, clinical observations, and dip tests/ live dip tests, audits, coaching FAs in line with defined Support Pathways based on quality performance related risk assessments.
- Monitor trends and specific emerging issues that need to be addressed, delivering group quality improvement sessions where common issues are apparent.
- Supervise the support pathways of Functional Assessors as defined within the Performance Excellence Framework, utilising clinical audit and quality outcomes with a view to achieving sustained quality improvement within the contract.
- Apply critical thinking and logical reasoning to support the FAs to produce accurate, and detailed reports, utilising DWP systems and processes.
- Ensure that reports are completed to a high standard to achieve the required quality grades, including in relation to accurate spelling and grammar.
- Support achievement of service delivery KPIs through provision of an effective and efficient Assessment Service
- Liaise with a range of clinical peers across the NHS and private healthcare sector, charities, and support organisations to obtain and evaluate evidence that assists in the production of detailed reports.
- Proactively develop knowledge of health conditions through engaging with Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities in line with professional registration and contractual requirements.
- Undertake any training required to carry out Functional Assessor role e.g., Paper-based Reviews and initial Triage.
- Take ownership of professional revalidation to ensure that this is completed within the required timescales.
- A minimum of 12 months experience as a DWP approved Functional Assessor, achieving consistently high-quality clinical audit outcomes.
- A minimum of 12 months' post-qualification experience as a physiotherapist, nurse, doctor, occupational therapist, or paramedic (PIP only)
- Be HCPC / NMC/ GMC registered with no restrictions on practice.
- Have a proven record of proactively engaging with relevant Continual Professional Development (CPD).
- Broad-ranging clinical experience across a range on conditions, including working with adults.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the clinical aspects and likely functional effects of a wide range of medical conditions, including skills in assessing people and the ability to perform a relevant examination.
- Knowledge and skills in assessing people with conditions affecting mental health, intellectual and cognitive function including the ability to perform a relevant examination.
- Ability to critically evaluate evidence and use logical reasoning to provide accurate evidence-based advice.
- Have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills that include the ability to interact sensitively and appropriately, take a comprehensive, history; accurately recording clinical findings, producing succinct, accurate reports in Plain English, while utilising a questioning style that allows the Claimant to talk freely about their level of function.
- Be able to take part in the continuous feedback cycle, including 360-degree feedback, and use this feedback to improve practice.
- Efficient IT skills and an ability to type notes accurately whilst conducting assessments (30 words per minute minimum)
- Ability to maintain a strong work ethic while working independently.
- Ability and willingness to share clinical experience and knowledge to positive effect within a team.
- Comfortable working to team and individual targets
- An eye for detail
- Driven and flexible.
- Demonstrable ability to manage time effectively.
- Experience in delivering feedback and planning personal and professional development in a clinical setting.
- Positive approach to utilising feedback to maximise personal and professional development, for self and others.
- Driven to support others through sharing knowledge, experience, and best practice.
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31 Jul 2025 Interested? If so, please submit your CV. We look forward to receiving your application. Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App
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