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Are you looking for a better work/life balance in a part time role? 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! Location: 50 Summer Hill Road, Birmingham B1 3RB or one of our other clinics location across the Midlands 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, on the phone or via video link, write reports and make important clinical recommendations, all while enjoying a more structured and flexible way of working. Stellenbezeichnung: Functional Specialist – Part Time - Midlands Stellenbeschreibung: What we offer • We offer contracts of 3 days (22.5hrs) or 4 days (30hrs) per week.  Days will usually be set and must include a Monday or a Friday. • Excellent training and ongoing support – be part of our valued team where wellbeing is prioritised. • 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 pro rata. • 10% of Salary Bonus scheme (based on quality and performance). • Hybrid working – home and clinic based. • 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) pro rata 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. About you • NMC registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC registered paramedic, occupational therapist or physiotherapist with a valid PIN and no current restrictions • Minimum of one year’s post-registration experience. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • 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 offer visa sponsorship for this role. Standort: Home-Based - GBR , Vereinigtes Königreich Arbeitszeit: Teilzeit Vertragsart: Unbefristet