[Hiring] Functional Specialist PIP - Northern Ireland
Discover a new kind of career in healthcare as a functional specialist.
Working in healthcare, and looking for a change? If you’re a nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN), occupational therapist, physiotherapist or paramedic, you could use your skills in a different 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), over the phone, on a video call or in-person, either at one of our assessment centres or in claimants’ homes.
Our functional specialists write reports which help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) make important decisions about a person’s health and care.
Maybe you’re a nurse right now and you’d like to move away from direct care - this role offers you the chance to not only improve your assessment skills, but also to use your knowledge and experience to make important clinical recommendations. Or you might be an occupational therapist, physiotherapist or paramedic wanting to learn how to evaluate situations in a different way in a different setting. We’re looking for people with the compassion and experience to understand our claimants’ health conditions/disabilities and how they impact their lives.
This role is different from other healthcare professions, and that’s why we take your training and development seriously. You’ll receive comprehensive training with time set aside for self-development learning.
If you’re looking for a change, including more regular working hours, a competitive salary and are ready to expand your skills and experience, this could be the role for you.
Your working hours:
You’ll be contracted to work 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week (full time), you’ll be able to agree your actual working hours with your line manager after training. Working patterns will be between the hours of 8am and 8pm.
Requirements
one year's post-registration experience as a nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN), occupational therapist, physiotherapist or paramedic
fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other), without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN
excellent observational and communication skills, giving you the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper
the ability to work quickly, producing reports in a timely manner and hitting targets
solid experience with using IT and Microsoft Office, as well as remotely accessing systems
a current valid driving licence or access to a form of transport to attend your nearest assessment centre
Benefits
A competitive basic starting salary of £38,500.
Increase to £39,500 upon meeting approval with a one-off bonus payment of £1000.
Once approved you will be eligible for a bonus of 10% of base salary, subject to quality and performance.
25 days’ holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
Annual professional registration fee reimbursed and supported revalidation
The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks… and plenty more
Opportunity to purchase discounted benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
Refer a friend reward scheme
Access to the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends
Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform.
The application process will continue on the employer's website.
Location
Belfast