Part-Time Clinical Assessment Specialist (PIP/WCA)

Capita Personal Independence Payment (PIP); Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Discounts across retail, travel and科技

Headspace access

Volunteering day

Training and career development

25 days holiday (27 with service) pro‑

Job summary

Capita HAAS is seeking a Part-time Functional Specialist (Nurse/paramedic/OT/PT) to meet with benefit claimants in person, on the phone or via video, write reports and provide clinical recommendations. Roles offer a more structured, flexible schedule with shifts between 8am-5pm, usually Monday to Friday, with no weekend or night shifts (occasional 8pm finishes).

Starting salary is £39,500, rising to £40,500 after DWP approval on a pro rata basis.

Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC registered professional with valid PIN and no current restrictions.
• Minimum of one year post-registration experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate and detailed reports.
• Comfortable working with structured targets and remote work set-up.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial reviews, face-to-face, video or telephone assessments to evaluate how a claimant’s health condition or disability affects them for various benefits 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.
• Use IT systems to support clinical decision-making and report writing.
• Develop your clinical knowledge and continuously learn about health conditions.

Skills

Strong communication

Report writing

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

NMC HCPC registration (NMC/HCPC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Capita HAAS is seeking a Part-time Functional Specialist (Nurse/paramedic/OT/PT) to meet with benefit claimants in person, on the phone or via video, write reports and provide clinical recommendations. Roles offer a more structured, flexible schedule with shifts between 8am-5pm, usually Monday to Friday, with no weekend or night shifts (occasional 8pm finishes).

Starting salary is £39,500, rising to £40,500 after DWP approval on a pro rata basis.