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The post will be based within 354 Argyle Street in Glasgow, although you will be required to work throughout Lanarkshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran, Greater Glasgow & Clyde along with an element of Home Working.
Previous experience within a PIP Clinical Assessment Environment is essential as well as DWP Approval and management experience.
The post holder leads and manages the local PIP delivery teams and assessment centres within specified regions. The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of a high quality assessment service for claimants of PIP as well as ensuring that high quality reports are returned to DWP in line with the contractual service level requirements.
The post holder ensures that an excellent standard of customer service is provided at all times including administrative and reception service for PIP claimants.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring there is an effective training programme for PIP staff in line with contractual requirements.
HCPC/NMC registered.
Educated to degree level or equivalent within a relevant field.
Relevant post graduate training.
Relevant post registration experience within an NHS or similar Healthcare environment working with clients with complex health conditions.
Appropriate knowledge of the clinical aspects of a wide range of health conditions and disabilities.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Lynn Crockett, Deputy PIP Service Manager on 0141 275 4713.
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Julie McMillan, Recruitment Administrator, on 01698 754310.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.