We have several hybrid (2 days at home per week) roles now available based at one of our clinics located across Northern Ireland: Belfast, Foyle, Ballymena, Omagh, Enniskillen, Coleraine, Portadown, Newry, Portadown and Armagh.
If you’re a registered nurse, paramedic, occupational therapist or 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.
Job title:
Functional Specialist - Northern IrelandJob Description:
As a Functional Specialist you’ll use your clinical expertise and analytical skills in a different way - to meet with benefits claimants in person, via video link, or on the phone, 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 or part time hours (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 DfC approval
10% of Salary Bonus scheme (based on quality and performance)
Hybrid working – home and clinic based (up to 3 days per week)
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Other benefits
HCPC/NMC fees paid and full revalidation support
5 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 the option to buy more up to 5 days
In this role you’ll
Carry out structured assessments to understand how a person’s health condition affects their day-to-day life and or ability to work or undertake work-related activity
Produce high quality detailed, evidence-based reports that support the DfC in making fair and informed decisions
Complete between 2 to 5 assessments per day depending on the category of assessment, either face to face at one of our clinics, via video call or on the telephone
Key responsibilities
Observing, listening and gathering information with empathy
Analysing clinical evidence and supporting documentation
Producing detailed written reports (3,000–4,000 words)
Providing clear clinical justification to support the Northern Ireland Department for Communities’ (DfC) decisions
Continuously developing knowledge across a range of conditions and how they may impact daily life and/or the ability to undertake work-related activities
Location:
Belfast,
United KingdomTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentSkills Required
- One year's post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist or paramedic
- Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body
- Excellent observational and communication skills
- Ability to work quickly and produce reports in a timely manner
- Solid experience with using IT and Microsoft Office
- Current valid driving licence or access to transport
Capita Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Capita and has not been reviewed or approved by Capita.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid/remote options, job sharing and compressed hours are available across many roles, and remote-work convenience can meaningfully add to overall value.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave are part of the offering, signalling stronger family support than basic statutory levels.
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Retirement Support — A company‑matched pension and life assurance are provided for UK roles, delivering core financial protection within the package.
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What We Do
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