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).

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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