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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 Northern Ireland: Belfast, Foyle, Ballymena, Omagh, Enniskillen, Coleraine, Portadown, Newry, Portadown and Armagh. If you’re 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! Stellenbezeichnung: Functional Specialist - Northern Ireland Stellenbeschreibung: 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 Functional   Specialist   you’ll 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 DWP approval. • 10% of Salary Bonus scheme (based on quality and performance). • Hybrid working – home and clinic based (up to 3 days per week). • Watch this short video to find out more   https://capita.wistia.com/medias/2spl0ey4a9 Other benefits • HCPC/NMC fees 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  you’ll  do in this role: • Conduct initial reviews, face-to-face, video or telephone assessments to evaluate how a claimant’s health condition or disability affects them for  various types  of benefit including WCA and 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. What  are  PIP 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. Standort: Belfast , Vereinigtes Königreich Arbeitszeit: Vollzeit Vertragsart: Unbefristet