Functional Specialist WCA Northern Ireland
CapitaBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Posted January 1, 2026
39500 - 39500 GBP year
Full Time
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, Capita’s 34,000 colleagues support primarily UK and European clients with people-based services underpinned by market-leading technology. We’re 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 £2.4bn, Capita’s areas of focus are Central Government, Local Public Service, Defence, Learning, Fire & Security, Contact Centres and Pensions Solutions. We’re embracing change to respond to the ever-changing needs of society, creating better outcomes for all our stakeholders.
Job Description
We're looking for compassionate and detail-oriented healthcare professionals to join our Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS) as Functional Specialists. 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) make informed decisions about benefit claims.
Requirements
- Conduct telephone assessments and face-to-face functional assessments of individuals with disabilities or health conditions.
- Compile clear, concise and factual medical reports
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary of £39,500
- Discretionary bonus of 10% of base salary
- Over 100 hours of CPD in first 3 months
- 25 days' holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years)
- Annual professional registration fee reimbursed and supported revalidation
- Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks
- Opportunity to purchase discounted benefits designed to suit your lifestyle
- Refer a friend reward scheme
- Access to the Headspace app for you and up to 5 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.
