Functional Specialist – Part Time - Midlands

Are you looking for a better work/life balance in a part time role?

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!

Location: 50 Summer Hill Road, Birmingham B1 3RB or one of our other clinics location across the Midlands

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, on the phone or via video link, write reports and make important clinical recommendations, all while enjoying a more structured and flexible way of working.

Job title:

Functional Specialist – Part Time - Midlands

Job Description:

What we offer

We offer contracts of 3 days (22.5hrs) or 4 days (30hrs) per week. Days will usually be set and must include a Friday.

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

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 approval pro rata.

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

Hybrid working – home and clinic based.

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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) pro rata 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.

Analyse and interpret clinical information and supporting evidence.

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

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

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

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.

About you

NMC registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC registered paramedic, occupational therapist or physiotherapist with a valid PIN and no current restrictions

Minimum of one year’s post-registration experience.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to produce clear, accurate and detailed reports.

Comfortable working quickly to meet structured targets.

Good IT skills including Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn new systems while working remotely.

excellent observational and communication skills, giving you the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper.

A driving licence or access to transport for assessment centre working.

Please note: all candidates must hold the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Location:

Home-Based - GBR ,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Part time

Contract Type:

Permanent