conducting initial reviews, paper-based, face-to-face, video or telephone assessments to evaluate how a claimant's health condition or disability affects their day-to-day life
observing and reporting on an individual's ability to carry out activities
analysing and interpreting clinical information and supporting evidence
creating one comprehensive 3,000-4,000-word report of the evidence gathered for each claimant, up to a maximum of 3 per day
ensuring enough detail, evidence and justification are given to support the DWP in making decisions
developing your clinical knowledge and learning about the health conditions which are less familiar to you.
This is hybrid role with expectation that you will be based at home and assigned to work from your nearest assessment centre on a rota basis to deliver face-to-face assessments.
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
Watch this short video to find out more https://capita.wistia.com/medias/2spl0ey4a9
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.
Your working hours:
During your initial training period (the first 8 weeks), you'll need to be available to work full time due to operational need.
After training, you can move onto a part‑time contract of either 22.5 or 30 hours per week, worked over 3-4 days.
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.
About Capita HAAS
Capita was 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).
HAAS is a new service that will bring together existing assessment services, for disabled people and people with health conditions, under a single provider in each geographical region. This will make accessing support simpler and easier for some of society's most vulnerable people.
Capita will deliver assessments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Universal Credit (UC), as well as a number of specialist benefits including Child Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Veterans UK assessments.
Capita has been delivering PIP assessments in the Midlands and Wales since 2013, and in Northern Ireland since 2016.
What's in it for you?
A competitive basic starting salary of £39,500 (Pro rata) increasing to £40,500 (Pro rata) on achieving DWP approval
Once approved you will be eligible for our bonus scheme subject to quality and performance
25 days' holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years) (Pro rata) 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
Benefits
Health insuranceRemote work optionsPerformance bonusParental leave
Additional Information
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.
Job title:
Functional Specialist - Part Time - Wales
Job Description:
Capita · Home-based -, UK