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Capita Personal Independence Payment (PIP) · Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Company Description
Are you looking for a better work/life balance?
If you’re a registered Nurse ready to step away from shift work and hands-on care, this could be your perfect next move!
We have clinic locations across the Midlands and offer a hybrid working environment (typically 2 days per week working from home).
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.
Job Description
As a Nurse Assessor/Functional Specialist at Capita HAAS (Health Assessment Advisory Service) 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.
Excellent training and ongoing support – be part of our valued team where wellbeing is prioritised.
Full or part time hours (minimum 3 days per week).
Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm with no weekend or night shifts.
£39,500 starting salary, rising to £40,500 after DWP approval.
Hybrid working – home and clinic based (up to 3 days per week).
Watch this short video to find out more
Please note, due to business needs, part-time staff will be required to work on a Friday each week as part of their usual pattern. Also there will be an initial full time (paid) training period of 8 weeks so candidates must be able to commit to that.
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) with the option to buy more up to 5 days.
Conduct functional assessments which include 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.
Analyse and interpret clinical information and supporting evidence.
Write detailed evidence-based reports to support the DWP/DfC 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.
NMC registered Nurse (RGN, RCN, RMN or RNLD)
At least one year of broad post-registration clinical experience working with adult patients
Excellent observational, questioning and communication skills, giving you the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper
Ability to produce clear, accurate and detailed reports from multiple information sources
Comfortable and able to work quickly to meet structured targets
Good IT skills including experience using clinical IT systems, Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn and utilise new systems effectively.
Please note:
all candidates must hold the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Additional Information
About Capita HAAS
We were awarded two contracts to deliver the Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS) assessments in the Midlands and Wales for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and in Northern Ireland for the Department for Communities (DfC).
We deliver assessments for a variety of different benefits, including delivering PIP, WCA and Specialist benefit assessments across the Midlands and Wales, and in Northern Ireland.
Security and compliance
Successful candidates will be required to successfully complete government baseline personnel security standard vetting. This is the recognised standard for the pre-employment screening of individuals with access to government asset.
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. At vetting, you will undergo an enhanced criminality check which will show both spent and unspent convictions.
What happens next?
Please do complete our short application form and upload your CV. (Please ensure there are no unexplained gaps in your CV).
We’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are proud to guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role.
If you have any queries, or want to discuss any reasonable adjustments, please do contact our friendly recruitment team on .
Compensation: GBP 39500 - GBP 41500 - yearly
Details
| Company | Capita Personal Independence Payment (PIP) |
| Location | Birmingham, England, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | healthcare |