Experienced Functional Specialist - WCA

Discover a new kind of career in healthcare as a Functional Specialist Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Salary : £40,500 - £46,000 dependant on experience plus bonus scheme subject to quality and performance. + Excellent Benefits + Over 100 CPD Hours in First 3 Months. Opportunity of overtime at a significant higher rate Make a Meaningful Impact with Your Clinical Expertise At Capita, we’re looking for compassionate and detail‑oriented professionals to join our Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS) as Functional Specialists. We are seeking an experienced and committed Functional Assessor who is already approved WCA Assessor to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll use your clinical knowledge to carry out functional assessments and compile evidence‑based reports that help the Northern Ireland Department for Communities (NIDfC) or the DWP make informed decisions about benefit claims. About HAAS The Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS) arranges and carries out assessments for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Communities (DfC). The purpose of the assessment is to understand how an illness or disability affects a person’s daily life. After the assessment, the DWP/DfC makes the decision as to whether the individual will receive any benefits. The Health Assessment Advisory Service is delivered on behalf of the DWP & DfC by Capita. Job Description What You’ll be doing : Conduct telephone functional assessments of individuals with disabilities or health conditions. Compile clear, concise and factual medical reports – no treatment or diagnosis required. Collaborate with Regional Managers and administrators to meet service level agreements. Use IT systems to support clinical decision‑making and report writing. Embrace ongoing feedback and professional development. Qualifications What We’re Looking for : DfC / DWP Approval as a WCA Assessor. One year’s post‑registration experience as a nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN), occupational therapist, physiotherapist, paramedic or doctor. Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC, GMC), without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN. Strong interpersonal, communication, and report‑writing skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). A professional, adaptable, and team‑oriented mindset. Willingness to undergo BPSS security clearance. Successful candidates will be required to successfully complete government baseline personnel security standard vetting – the recognised standard for pre‑employment screening of individuals with access to government assets. Additional Information What’s in it for you? A competitive basic starting salary of £40,500 - £46,000 depending on experience plus bonus scheme subject to quality and performance. 25 days’ holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years) with the opportunity to buy extra leave. Annual professional registration fee reimbursed and supported revalidation. The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice. Company‑matched pension, life assurance, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks, and many more. Opportunity to purchase discounted benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising to health and wellbeing, travel and technology. Refer a friend reward scheme. Access to the Headspace app for you and up to five family or friends. Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform. We are an equal opportunity and Disability‑Confident employer. We want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Capita Health Assessment Advisory Service