Functional Specialist Pip - Northern Ireland

Capita

Belfast, United Kingdom
Base: £39,500 rising to £40,500; bonus: discretion...
Hybrid
One year post-registration experience
Valid uk regulatory body registration
Strong observational and communication skills
This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments for the Personal Independence Payment to help the Department for Work and Pensions make important decisions

Job Summary

  • This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments for the Personal Independence Payment to help the Department for Work and Pensions make important decisions.
  • Candidates will write detailed 3,000-4,000-word reports evaluating how a claimant's health condition affects their daily life.
  • The position offers a competitive starting salary of £39,500 increasing to £40,500 upon approval, along with a discretionary bonus of up to 10%.

Matching Summary

This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments for the Personal Independence Payment to help the Department for Work and Pensions make important decisions.

Salary

Base: £39,500 rising to £40,500; Bonus: Discretionary 10% of base salary subject to performance; Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension, professional fee reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • One year post-registration experience
  • Valid UK regulatory body registration
  • Strong observational and communication skills
  • Ability to produce detailed clinical reports
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and remote systems

Nice-to-have

  • Compassion for claimants with disabilities
  • Willingness to learn unfamiliar health conditions
  • Flexibility for hybrid home and centre work
  • Interest in unbiased government assessments

Key Requirements

  • Nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN), OT, Physiotherapist or Paramedic
  • Fully registered with NMC, HCPC or equivalent
  • Current valid driving licence or transport access
  • Government baseline personnel security standard vetting

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions

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