Functional Specialist - Northern Ireland

Are you looking for a better work/life balance?

We have several hybrid (2 days at home per week) roles now available based at one of our clinics located across Northern Ireland: Belfast, Foyle, Ballymena, Omagh, Enniskillen, Coleraine, Portadown, Newry, Portadown and Armagh.

If you’re a registered nurse, paramedic, occupational therapist or physiotherapist ready to step away from shift work and hands-on care, this could be your perfect next move!

Job title:

Functional Specialist - Northern Ireland

Job Description:

We offer a values-driven environment – our Capita Values of   Customers   First ,   Fearless   Innovation ,   Achieve Together   and   Everyone   is   Valued   underpin how we treat each other and our clients.  

As a Functional   Specialist   you’ll use your clinical expertise and analytical skills in a different way - to meet with benefits claimants in person ,   via video link , or on the phone , write in-depth reports and make important clinical recommendations, all while enjoying a more structured and flexible way of working.  

What we offer   

• Excellent training and ongoing support – be part of our valued team where wellbeing is prioritised.  

• Full or   part time   hours (minimum 3 days per week).  

• Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm with no weekend or night shifts (occasional 8pm finishes may be   required ).  

• £39,500 starting salary, rising to £40,500 after DWP/DfC  approval.  

• 10% of Salary Bonus scheme (based on quality and performance).  

• Hybrid working – home and clinic based (up to 3 days per week).  

• Watch this short video to find out more   https://capita.wistia.com/medias/2spl0ey4a9  

Other benefits   

•   HCPC/NMC fees paid and full revalidation support.  

• 15 weeks’ full maternity, adoption and shared parental pay.  

• Company pension, life   assurance   and Cycle2Work scheme.  

• Discounts across retail, travel,   technology   and wellbeing.  

• Free access to Headspace (for you and up to 5 others).  

• A paid volunteering day each year.  

• Ongoing training,   development   and clear career pathways.  

• 25 days’ holiday (rising to 27 with service) with the   option   to buy more up to 5 days.  

What  you’ll  do in this role:    

• Conduct functional assessments which include initial reviews, face-to-face, video or telephone assessments to evaluate how a claimant’s health condition or disability affects them for various types of benefit.  

• Develop your clinical knowledge and constantly learn about health conditions which are less familiar to you.  

• Use IT systems to support clinical decision-making and report writing.  

• Write detailed evidence-based reports to support the DWP/DfC in making informed and objective decisions - no treatment or diagnosis required.  

• Analyse and interpret clinical information and supporting evidence.  

What  are  PIP and WCA?    

• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)  is a benefit for people with a long-term health condition or impairment. It is paid to  make a contribution  to the extra costs that disabled people may face, to help them lead full,  active  and independent lives.    

• Work Capability Assessment (WCA)  is a functional assessment that looks at a range of different activities relating to physical, mental,  intellectual  and cognitive functions, to help DWP  determine  a customer's capability for work or work-related activity.   

Location:

Belfast

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent