Physiotherapist Assessor

CAPITA PLC; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Hybrid working

Pension and life assurance

Headspace access

Cycle2Work

Job summary

Capita HAAS in Northern Ireland is hiring a Physiotherapist Assessor to meet with benefits claimants in person, on the phone or via video link, and to write reports with structured, flexible working.

The role requires HCPC registration, at least 1 year post-registration experience, and strong report-writing and IT skills. It offers hybrid working with a mix of clinic and home-based days and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered physiotherapist with a 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial reviews via in-person, video, or phone assessments for benefit claims (WCA, PIP).
• Analyse and interpret clinical information and supporting evidence.
• Write detailed evidence-based reports to support DWP decisions.
• Use IT systems to support clinical decision-making and report writing.
• Develop clinical knowledge and stay informed about less familiar health conditions.

Skills

Physiotherapist

HCPC registered

Communication

Report writing

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

IT systems

Job description

Are you looking for a better work/life balance?

We have several hybrid (2 days at home per week) roles now available based at one of our clinics located across NorthernIreland: Belfast, Foyle, Ballymena, Omagh, Enniskillen, Coleraine, Portadown, Newry, Portadown and Armagh.

If youre a registered Physiotherapist looking for a role away from shift work when read on!

We offer a values-driven environment our Capita Values of CustomersFirst, FearlessInnovation, Achieve Together and Everyone isValued underpin how we treat each other and our clients.

As a Physiotherapist Assessor /Functional Specialist youll 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).

Please note, due to business needs, part-time staff will?be required?to work on a Friday each week as part of their usual pattern.?Also?there will be?an initial?full time (paid) training period of 8 weeks so candidates must be able to commit to that.

Other benefits

• HCPCfees 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.

What?youll?do in this role:

• Conduct?initial reviews, face-to-face, video or telephone assessments to evaluate how a claimants 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.?

WhatarePIP 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

• HCPC registered physiotherapist with a valid PIN and no current restrictions
• Minimum of one years 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.

About Capita HAAS

We were awarded two contracts to deliver the Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS) assessments in the Midlands and Wales for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and in Northern Ireland for the Department for Communities (DfC).

We deliver assessments for a variety of different benefits, including delivering PIP assessments in the Midlands and Wales since 2013, and in Northern Ireland since 2016.

Security and compliance

Successful candidates will?be required?to successfully complete government baseline personnel security standard vetting. This is the?recognised standard for the pre-employment screening of individuals with access to government asset.?

This role is defined as regulated activity relating to children or vulnerable adults within the meaning of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. At vetting, you will undergo an enhanced criminality check which will show both spent and unspent convictions.?

Were?an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are proud to guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the?minimum?criteria for this role.?