Functional Specialist - PIP - Northern Ireland

TN United Kingdom; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

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Functional Specialist - PIP - Northern Ireland, northern ireland, united kingdom

Client:

Capita Health Assessment Advisory Service

Location:

northern ireland, united kingdom, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

This role involves writing reports to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) make decisions about individuals' health and care. You may be a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedic seeking to move away from direct care. The position offers an opportunity to improve assessment skills, provide clinical recommendations, and evaluate health conditions in different settings. We seek compassionate individuals with experience in understanding health conditions/disabilities, good computer skills, impartiality, and strong time management.

The role includes a 12-week training program (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) with support and mentorship. Starting salary is £38,500 per annum plus a 5% training bonus, increasing upon achieving remote or face-to-face delivery status. The position offers growth opportunities into management, training, coaching, and auditing roles.

Key responsibilities include conducting initial reviews through various assessment methods, analyzing clinical information, creating detailed reports, and developing clinical knowledge about various health conditions.

Qualifications:

• At least one year's post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedic
• Full registration with a UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC, etc.) with a valid PIN
• Excellent observational and communication skills
• Proficiency in IT and Microsoft Office
• Valid driving license or access to transport for assessment centers

Successful candidates will undergo government security vetting.

Additional Information:

Working hours are flexible, typically between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday, with at least 4 weeks' notice for schedule changes. The role is based on a hybrid model, combining home and assessment center work.

About Capita HAAS: Capita manages assessment services for the DWP and DfC, providing support for various benefits and assessments, including PIP, ESA, UC, and others.

Benefits include competitive salary progression, holiday entitlement, professional fee reimbursement, paid volunteering days, pension, life assurance, discounts, referral schemes, mental health resources, and inclusive employee networks.

Next steps: Interested candidates should apply through the provided link. Capita is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair recruitment processes and reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.