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. Our functional specialists write reports which help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) make important decisions about a person’s health and care. Maybe you’re a nurse right now and you’d like to move away from direct care – this role offers you the chance to not only improve your assessment skills, but also to use your knowledge and experience to make important clinical recommendations. Or you might be an occupational therapist, physiotherapist or paramedic wanting to learn how to evaluate situations in a different way in a different setting. We’re looking for people with compassion and experience to understand our claimants’ health conditions and disabilities and how they impact their lives. This role is different from other healthcare professions, and that’s why we take your training and development seriously. You’ll receive comprehensive training with time set aside for self‑development learning. If you’re looking for a change, including more regular working hours, a competitive salary and are ready to expand your skills and experience, this could be the role for you.
Functional Specialist PIP – Midlands
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial reviews—paper‑based, face‑to‑face, video or telephone—to evaluate how a claimant’s health condition or disability affects their day‑to‑day life.
- Observe and report on an individual’s ability to carry out activities.
- Analyse and interpret clinical information and supporting evidence.
- Create one comprehensive 3,000‑4,000‑word report of the evidence gathered for each claimant, up to a maximum of three per day.
- Ensure sufficient detail, evidence and justification are given to support the DWP in making decisions.
- Develop clinical knowledge and learn about health conditions that are less familiar.
- Work in a hybrid role: based at home with assigned face‑to‑face assessments at the nearest assessment centre on a rota basis.
Qualifications
- One year of post‑registration experience as a nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN), occupational therapist, physiotherapist or paramedic.
- Fully registered with the relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other), without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN.
- Excellent observational and communication skills, with the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper.
- Capacity to work quickly, producing reports in a timely manner and meeting targets.
- Solid experience using IT and Microsoft Office, as well as remote system access.
- A current valid driving licence or access to transport to attend the nearest assessment centre.
Successful candidates will be required to successfully complete the government baseline personnel security standard vetting. This role is defined as regulated activity relating to children or vulnerable adults within the meaning of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006; it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Enhanced criminal history checks will be conducted.
Working Hours
You will be contracted to work 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week (full time). Working patterns will be between 08:00 and 20:00.
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary of £39,500, increasing to £40,500 upon achieving DWP approval.
- After approval, eligibility for a discretionary bonus of 10 % of base salary, subject to quality and performance.
- 25 days’ holiday (rising to 27 after five years) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
- Annual professional registration fee reimbursement and supported revalidation.
- Opportunity to take a paid day off for volunteering or a cause of your choice.
- Company‑matched pension, life assurance, cycle‑to‑work scheme, 15 weeks fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay for two weeks, and more.
- Discounted benefits for retail, leisure, travel and technology.
- Refer‑a‑friend reward scheme.
- Access to the Headspace app for you and up to five family members or friends.
- Access to Employee Network Groups supporting all strands of diversity.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We’re an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and passion for creating better outcomes and we’re committed to an inclusive environment. As a Disability Confident Leader, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria are offered an interview.
Job Details
Location: Home‑Based – United Kingdom.
Type: Full time.
Contract: Permanent.
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. Our functional specialists write reports which help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) make important decisions about a person’s health and care. Maybe you’re a nurse right now and you’d like to move away from direct care – this role offers you the chance to not only improve your assessment skills, but also to use your knowledge and experience to make important clinical recommendations. Or you might be an occupational therapist, physiotherapist or paramedic wanting to learn how to evaluate situations in a different way in a different setting. We’re looking for people with compassion and experience to understand our claimants’ health conditions and disabilities and how they impact their lives. This role is different from other healthcare professions, and that’s why we take your training and development seriously. You’ll receive comprehensive training with time set aside for self‑development learning. If you’re looking for a change, including more regular working hours, a competitive salary and are ready to expand your skills and experience, this could be the role for you.
Functional Specialist PIP – Midlands
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial reviews—paper‑based, face‑to‑face, video or telephone—to evaluate how a claimant’s health condition or disability affects their day‑to‑day life.
- Observe and report on an individual’s ability to carry out activities.
- Analyse and interpret clinical information and supporting evidence.
- Create one comprehensive 3,000‑4,000‑word report of the evidence gathered for each claimant, up to a maximum of three per day.
- Ensure sufficient detail, evidence and justification are given to support the DWP in making decisions.
- Develop clinical knowledge and learn about health conditions that are less familiar.
- Work in a hybrid role: based at home with assigned face‑to‑face assessments at the nearest assessment centre on a rota basis.
Qualifications
- One year of post‑registration experience as a nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN), occupational therapist, physiotherapist or paramedic.
- Fully registered with the relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other), without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN.
- Excellent observational and communication skills, with the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper.
- Capacity to work quickly, producing reports in a timely manner and meeting targets.
- Solid experience using IT and Microsoft Office, as well as remote system access.
- A current valid driving licence or access to transport to attend the nearest assessment centre.
Successful candidates will be required to successfully complete the government baseline personnel security standard vetting. This role is defined as regulated activity relating to children or vulnerable adults within the meaning of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006; it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Enhanced criminal history checks will be conducted.
Working Hours
You will be contracted to work 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week (full time). Working patterns will be between 08:00 and 20:00.
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary of £39,500, increasing to £40,500 upon achieving DWP approval.
- After approval, eligibility for a discretionary bonus of 10 % of base salary, subject to quality and performance.
- 25 days’ holiday (rising to 27 after five years) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
- Annual professional registration fee reimbursement and supported revalidation.
- Opportunity to take a paid day off for volunteering or a cause of your choice.
- Company‑matched pension, life assurance, cycle‑to‑work scheme, 15 weeks fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay for two weeks, and more.
- Discounted benefits for retail, leisure, travel and technology.
- Refer‑a‑friend reward scheme.
- Access to the Headspace app for you and up to five family members or friends.
- Access to Employee Network Groups supporting all strands of diversity.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We’re an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and passion for creating better outcomes and we’re committed to an inclusive environment. As a Disability Confident Leader, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria are offered an interview.
Job Details
Location: Home‑Based – United Kingdom.Type: Full time.Contract: Permanent.
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