Are you looking for a better work/life balance?
We have several roles now available working fully clinic based or hybrid (2 days at home) role at our well connected Belfast clinic.
Location: 24 Linenhall Street, Belfast BT2 8BG
If youre a registered nurse, paramedic, occupational therapist or physiotherapist ready to step away from shift work and hands-on care, this could be your perfect next move!
We offer a values-driven environment our Capita Values of Customers First, Fearless Innovation, Achieve Together and Everyone is Valued underpin how we treat each other and our clients.
As a Clinical Assessor/Functional Specialist youll use your clinical expertise and analytical skills in a different way - to meet with benefits claimants in person, via video link, or on the phone, write in-depth 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 NIDFC approval
10% of Salary Bonus scheme (based on quality and performance)
Hybrid working home and clinic based (up to 3 days per week)
Other benefits
HCPC/NMC fees paid and full revalidation support
5 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 the option to buy more up to 5 days
In this role youll
Carry out structured assessments to understand how a persons health condition affects their day-to-day life and or ability to work or undertake work-related activity
Produce high quality detailed, evidence-based reports that support the DfC in making fair and informed decisions
Complete between 2 to 5 assessments per day depending on the category of assessment, either face to face at one of our clinics, via video call or on the telephone
Key responsibilities
Observing, listening and gathering information with empathy
Analysing clinical evidence and supporting documentation
Producing detailed written reports (3,0004,000 words)
Providing clear clinical justification to support the Northern Ireland Department for Communities (DfC) decisions
Continuously developing knowledge across a range of conditions and how they may impact daily life and/or the ability to undertake work-related activities
About you
NMC registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with a valid PIN and no current restrictions
or
HCPC registered Paramedic, Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with a valid PIN and no current restrictions
or
GMC registered Doctor with a valid PIN and no current restrictions
Minimum of one years post-registration experience
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 offervisa sponsorshipfor this role.
About Capita HAAS
Capita delivers the Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS) on behalf of the government, supporting individuals applying for benefits including Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Universal Credit (UC).
Security and compliance
Successful candidates willbe requiredto 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.
What happens next
Please do complete our short application form and upload yourCV. (Please ensure there are no unexplained gaps in your CV).
Werean 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 theminimumcriteria for this role.
TPBN1_UKTJ