Functional Specialist â Part Time - Wales
CapitaUnited Kingdom
Posted April 30, 2026
39500 - 40500 GBP
About the Company
Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences. Operating across eight countries, Capitaâs 34,000 colleagues support primarily UK and European clients with people-based services underpinned by market-leading technology. Weâre a vital support service for our clients, enabling the everyday interactions that we expect to run seamlessly, to run seamlessly. A publicly listed business with adjusted revenue of ÂŁ2.4bn, Capitaâs areas of focus are Central Government, Local Public Service, Defence, Learning, Fire & Security, Contact Centres and Pensions Solutions. Weâre embracing change to respond to the ever-changing needs of society, creating better outcomes for all our stakeholders.
Job Description
We are seeking a Functional Specialist to conduct initial reviews, paper-based, face-to-face, video or telephone assessments to evaluate how a claimant's health condition or disability affects their day-to-day life. The role involves observing and reporting on an individual's ability to carry out activities, analysing and interpreting clinical information and supporting evidence, and creating comprehensive reports. The role is hybrid, with the expectation of working from home and assigned to work from a nearest assessment centre on a rota basis to deliver face-to-face assessments.
Requirements
- one year's post-registration experience as a nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN), occupational therapist, physiotherapist or paramedic
- fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other), without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN
- excellent observational and communication skills, giving you the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper
- the ability to work quickly, producing reports in a timely manner and hitting targets
- solid experience with using IT and Microsoft Office, as well as remotely accessing systems
- a current valid driving licence or access to a form of transport to attend your nearest assessment centre
- ability to work quickly, producing reports in a timely manner and hitting targets
- solid experience with using IT and Microsoft Office, as well as remotely accessing systems
Benefits
- competitive basic starting salary of ÂŁ39,500 (Pro rata) increasing to ÂŁ40,500 (Pro rata) on achieving DWP approval
- bonus scheme subject to quality and performance
- 25 daysâ holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years) (Pro rata) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
- annual professional registration fee reimbursed and supported revalidation
- 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 cycle2work scheme, 15 weeksâ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks