About the role
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