Capita Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Functional Specialist Part-Time - Midlands
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Company Description
Discover a fresh career path in healthcare as a functional specialist.
Working in healthcare but looking for a change? If you’re a nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN), occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedic, you could leverage your skills in a new way as a functional specialist.
At Capita Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS), we provide unbiased, comprehensive assessments for claimants of the Government’s disability allowance (Personal Independence Payment), conducted either by phone, video call, or in person—whether at our assessment centres or in the claimant’s home.
Job Description: Functional Specialist
We care for hearings which assist the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in making critical decisions about individuals’ health and care needs.
This role offers qualified nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, or paramedics the chance to:
- Strengthen their assessment skills without direct patient care.
- Apply professional expertise in a distinctive setting to provide clinical recommendations.
- Work in a supportive environment with accessible training and development opportunities.
With flexible hours, a competitive salary, and career growth, this could be the ideal role for professionals seeking a change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting initial reviews, paper-based, face-to-face, video, or telephone assessments to evaluate how a claimant’s health condition or disability impacts their daily life.
- Observing and reporting independently on a claimant’s ability to perform activities.
- Interpreting clinical information and supporting evidence.
- Writing detailed, 3,000 to 4,000-word reports for each claimant (up to 3 per day).
- Ensuring reports contain sufficient detail, evidence, and justification to aid the DWP’s decision-making.
- Expanding your clinical knowledge, exploring unfamiliar conditions.
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This is a hybrid role with a home-base desking structure. Your role will involve assigned rotations at nearby assessment centres for in-person assessments as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
We’re seeking individuals with:
- At least one year of post-registration experience as a:
- nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN)
- occupational therapist
- physiotherapist
- or paramedic.
- Full registration with a recognized UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC, or equivalent). Must be scot-free, with a valid Professional Induction Number (PIN).
- Strong observational and communication skills, ensuring empathetic listening and deep understanding of claimant needs.
- Ability to work efficiently, producing reports on time while meeting targets.
- Proficiency with IT and Microsoft Office, including experience with remote systems.
- A valid UK driving licence (or reliable means of transport) to attend local assessment centres.
- Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).
Note: All candidates will undergo DWP’s baseline personnel security standard vetting, including an enhanced criminality check. This role falls under safeguarding legislation and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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Working Hours:
- First 8 weeks (training): Full time availability required.
- After training: Part-time contracts of 22.5 or 30 hours per week over 3 to 4 days. Hours may flex between 8 AM and 8 PM; final schedule is agreed post-training with your manager.
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About Capita HAAS
Capita Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS) delivers unbiased assessments for the DWP in Midlands, Wales, and Northern Ireland, supporting claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Employment Support Allowance (ESA), Universal Credit (UC), and other specialist benefits such as Child Disability Living Allowance (Child DLA) and Veterans UK assessments.
What’s in it for you?
- Starting salary: £39,500 (pro rata), increasing to £40,500 (pro rata) post DWP approval. Eligible for a performance-linked bonus scheme post-approval.
- 25 days holiday (rising to 27 days after 5 years), with additional leave purchase options.
- Annual registration fee reimbursement and support for renewal.
- Paid volunteer leave or charity work (once during your employment).
- Company pension contribution, life assurance, Cycle-to-Work scheme, 15 weeks paid maternity/adoption/paternity leave.
- Discounted benefits (backed byтала stroke lifestyle: retail, community, health (Wistia), travel, and tech).
- Employer nomination for Headspace wellness subscription benefits.
- Employee Network Groups to foster diversity and inclusion.
- Career advancement opportunities with cross-disciplinary development.
What We’re Looking For Next:
If you’re interested, [apply here] to share your details. We’re committed to equal opportunity, welcoming applications from individuals of any background or characteristic.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we’re committed to fair interviewing practices. Should you require reasonable adjustments, please contact: 📧 [us] 📞 0300 303 8544
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