Functional Specialist - Midlands

Job description

Are you looking for a better work/life balance? We have several roles available working hybrid (2 days at home) role at our well-connected Cardiff clinic. We have clinic locations across the Midlands and offer a hybrid working environment. 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! 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. 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 approval. • 10% of Salary Bonus scheme (based on quality and performance). • Hybrid working – home and clinic based (up to 3 days per week). • 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) with the option to buy more up to 5 days. Job title: Functional Specialist - Midlands Job Description: 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. Location: Home-Based - GBR, United Kingdom Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent