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<p>Health Professionals that carry out PIP Assessments on behalf of DWP must have
the following qualifications and experience:</p><p> </p><ul><li>are an occupational
therapist, nurse (level 1), physiotherapist or paramedic. Doctors support assessments
as part of the overall clinical assurance process but do not currently undertake any
PIP assessments.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>are fully registered with the relevant licensing
body (doctors must have a licence to practise).</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>The licensing
body has not placed restrictions on the healthcare professional’s registration.</li></ul><p>
</p><ul><li>at least 2 years post full registration experience or less than 2 years
post full registration experience by individual agreement with the Department.</li></ul><p>
</p><p>It is DWP’s policy that Health Professionals who meet this criteria will have
appropriate experience to complete a functional assessment.</p><p> </p><p>Assessment
Providers are required to ensure Health Professionals have knowledge of the clinical
aspects and likely functional effects of a wide range of health conditions and impairments.
All Health Professionals employed to conduct PIP assessments are required to complete
Continuous Professional Development to keep their knowledge up to date.</p><p> </p><p>In
addition, Assessment Provides have Mental Function Champions available to provide
relevant advice and support to Health Professionals about mental health conditions
and cognitive impairments.</p>
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