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

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
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