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.
• 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) pro rata with the option to buy more up to 5 days.

What you’ll do in this role: 

• 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 or PIP. 

• Analyse and interpret clinical information and supporting evidence. 

• Write detailed evidence-based reports to support the DWP 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