Functional Specialist - Northern Ireland

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>Are you looking for a better work/life balance?</p><p>We have several hybrid (2 days at home per week) roles now available based at one of our clinics located across Northern Ireland: <strong>Belfast, Foyle, Ballymena, Omagh, Enniskillen, Coleraine</strong>, <strong>Portadown, Newry, Portadown and Armagh.</strong></p><p>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!</p><p>We offer a values-driven environment – our Capita Values of <strong>Customers</strong> <strong>First</strong>, <strong>Fearless</strong> <strong>Innovation</strong>, <strong>Achieve Together </strong>and <strong>Everyone </strong>is <strong>Valued</strong> underpin how we treat each other and our clients.</p><p>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.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p><strong>What we offer</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent training and ongoing support – be part of our valued team where wellbeing is prioritised.</li><li>Full or part time hours (minimum 3 days per week).</li><li>Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm with no weekend or night shifts (occasional 8pm finishes may be required).</li><li>£39,500 starting salary, rising to £40,500 after DWP approval.</li><li>10% of Salary Bonus scheme (based on quality and performance).</li><li>Hybrid working – home and clinic based (up to 3 days per week).</li><li>Watch this short video to find out more <a href="https://capita.wistia.com/medias/2spl0ey4a9" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://capita.wistia.com/medias/2spl0ey4a9</a></li></ul><p><strong>Other benefits</strong></p><ul><li>HCPC/NMC fees paid and full revalidation support.</li><li>15 weeks’ full maternity, adoption and shared parental pay.</li><li>Company pension, life assurance and Cycle2Work scheme.</li><li>Discounts across retail, travel, technology and wellbeing.</li><li>Free access to Headspace (for you and up to 5 others).</li><li>A paid volunteering day each year.</li><li>Ongoing training, development and clear career pathways.</li><li>25 days’ holiday (rising to 27 with service) with the option to buy more up to 5 days.</li></ul><p><strong>What you’ll do in this role:</strong> </p><ul><li>Conduct 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 including WCA and PIP. </li></ul><ul><li>Analyse and interpret clinical information and supporting evidence. </li></ul><ul><li>Write detailed evidence-based reports to support the DWP in making informed and objective decisions - no treatment or diagnosis required. </li></ul><ul><li>Use IT systems to support clinical decision-making and report writing. </li></ul><ul><li>Develop your clinical knowledge and constantly learn about health conditions which are less familiar to you. </li></ul><p><strong>What are PIP and WCA?</strong> </p><ul><li><strong>Personal Independence Payment (PIP) </strong>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.  </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Work Capability Assessment (WCA) </strong>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. </li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>NMC registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) <strong>or</strong> HCPC registered paramedic, occupational therapist or physiotherapist with a valid PIN and no current restrictions</li><li>Minimum of one year’s post-registration experience.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to produce clear, accurate and detailed reports.</li><li>Comfortable working quickly to meet structured targets.</li><li>Good IT skills including Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn new systems while working remotely.</li><li>excellent observational and communication skills, giving you the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper.</li><li>A driving licence or access to transport for assessment centre working.</li></ul><p><strong>Please note: </strong>all candidates must hold the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.</p><h3>Additional Information</h3><p><strong>About Capita HAAS</strong></p><p>We were awarded two contracts to deliver the Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS) assessments in the Midlands and Wales for the Department for Work a