Medical Advisor – Capita TPDPS

About the role

Capita is seeking a qualified Medical Advisor to join its team delivering the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme (TPDPS). This role offers a unique opportunity for a medical doctor to apply clinical expertise within a government‑backed compensation programme, supporting victims of the Northern Ireland Troubles.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of the TPDPS Assessment Guide and Clinical Governance notes.
• Conduct face‑to‑face or virtual assessments, reviewing evidence to determine permanence of conditions and percentage disablement.
• Audit a set volume of clinical assessment reports each week against established criteria and provide constructive feedback to assessors.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings with TPDPS teams, offering clinical advice and supporting audit queries.
• Assist the clinical support and audit teams with escalated case queries and, when required, perform independent clinical assessments.
• Ensure personal Continuous Professional Development (CPD), complete mandatory online training, and maintain professional registration.

Required profile

• Qualified medical doctor with current registration.
• Experience in clinical assessment, auditing, or related healthcare evaluation.
• Ability to work independently, interpret clinical evidence, and communicate findings clearly.
• Willingness to undergo government baseline personnel security vetting and a Counter Terrorist Check.

Required skills

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of audit processes and quality‑checking methodologies.
• Proficiency in interpreting medical documentation and evidence.
• Effective written and verbal communication for feedback and reporting.