Functional Specialist - PIP

Capita HAAS; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health assessment company is looking for qualified Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, or Paramedics to conduct health assessments for disability claims across the UK. The role involves evaluating customers’ conditions, conducting face-to-face and remote assessments, and producing detailed reports. This position requires strong observational and communication skills, and offers a Monday to Friday work schedule with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Must be fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC) with a valid PIN.
• Ability to produce reports promptly and meet targets.
• Current valid driving licence or access to transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to evaluate health conditions affecting daily life.
• Create comprehensive reports based on evidence gathered.
• Develop clinical knowledge of less familiar health conditions.
• Attend consultation centres or office locations for casework.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication skills

IT and Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

One year post-registration experience as a Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Paramedic

Job description

Conducting initial reviews, paper-based, face-to-face, video, or telephone assessments to evaluate how a customer’s health condition or disability affects their day-to-day life.

Responsibilities

• Conducting initial reviews, paper-based, face-to-face, video, or telephone assessments to evaluate how a customer’s health condition or disability affects their daily life.
• You’ll be based at home and assigned to work from your nearest consultation centre on a rota basis to deliver face-to-face consultations.
• Observing and reporting on an individual’s ability to carry out activities, analysing and interpreting clinical information and supporting evidence.
• Creating one comprehensive 3,000-4,000-word report of the evidence gathered for each claimant, up to a maximum of 3 per day, ensuring enough detail, evidence, and justification are given to support the DfC in making decisions.
• Developing your clinical knowledge and learning about health conditions less familiar to you.
• You’ll spend additional time in our centres or office locations to catch up with your casework.

Skills and Qualifications

• One year post-registration experience as a Nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN), Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Paramedic.
• Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC, or other), without restrictions or conditions, with a valid PIN.
• Excellent observational and communication skills, with the ability to listen, empathise, and probe deeper.
• The ability to work efficiently, produce reports promptly, and meet targets.
• Solid experience with IT and Microsoft Office, including remote system access.
• A current valid driving licence or access to transportation to attend your nearest consultation centre.

Further Information

Work Time: Monday - Friday, between 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. At Capita Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS), we provide unbiased, comprehensive assessments for claimants of the Government’s disability allowance, Personal Independence Payment, via phone, video call, or in person, either at consultation centres or in customers’ homes.