Functional Specialist - Midlands

Are you looking for a better work/life balance?

We haveseveralroles available working fully clinic based or hybrid (2 days at home) role at ourwell-connected

Birmingham clinic.

Location:

50 Summer Hill Road, Birmingham B1 3RB

Ifyou’rea registered nurse, paramedic, occupationaltherapistor 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 Functional Specialist you’ll use your clinical expertise and analytical skills in a different way - to meet with benefits claimants in person or via video link, 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 orpart timehours (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).

HCPC/NMC fees paid and full revalidation support.

15 weeks’ full maternity, adoption and shared parental pay.

Company pension, lifeassuranceand Cycle2

Work 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 theoptionto buy more up to 5 days.

Whatyou’lldo in this role:

Conduct initial reviews, face-to-face, video or telephone assessments to evaluate how a claimant’s health condition or disability affectsthemforvarious typesof benefit including WCA and PIP.

Analyseandinterpretclinical information and supporting evidence.

Writedetailedevidence-basedreportstosupport the DWP in makinginformedandobjectivedecisions-no treatment or diagnosis required.

Use IT systems to support clinical decision-making and report writing.

Develop your clinical knowledge andconstantlylearnabout health conditions which are less familiar to you.

WhatarePIP and WCA?

Personal Independence Paymen
t (PIP) is a benefit for people with a long-term health condition or impairment. It is paid tomake a contribution to the extra costs that disabled people may face, to help them lead full,activeand 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 DWPdeterminea customer's capability for work or work-related activity.

About you

NMC registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) orHCPC 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 offervisa sponsorship for this role.

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