Clinical Assessor – Social Worker

TPS - Recruitment; Portadown; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Clinical Assessor to support the Victims’ Payment Board in delivering clinical assessments for the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme. The role requires experienced nurses or allied health professionals with expertise in mental health and offers a competitive salary, flexible working patterns, and a supportive training program.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Initial 6 weeks’ fully paid training

Flexible work patterns

Hybrid working

23 days’ holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ post-registration experience.
• Fully registered without sanctions with NISCC.
• Proven background in Mental Health or Psychiatric specialties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face or virtual assessments.
• Analyze and interpret clinical information.
• Compile professional, concise reports.

Skills

Mental Health

Report Writing

Clinical Analysis

IT Proficiency

Education

NISCC Registration

Job description

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Exciting opportunity to support the Victims’ Payment Board (VPB) in delivering the clinical assessment service for the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme. We are recruiting experienced nurses and allied health professionals with expertise or experience in mental health or psychiatric fields and more than four years’ post-registration experience.

Benefits

• A competitive basic salary of £38,500, with a career pathway program increasing salary up to £41,400 plus up to 10% bonus
• Initial 6 weeks’ fully paid training and ongoing support
• Flexible work patterns – work between 8am and 8pm, contracted for 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week
• Hybrid working – predominantly from home, with clinic visits required
• 23 days’ holiday
• And many more

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face or virtual assessments, reviewing medical evidence to determine the permanence of a condition and percentage disablement
• Proactively seek additional medical evidence from GPs or healthcare professionals to support TPS applications
• Analyze and interpret clinical information to produce structured, evidence-based reports for the Department of Justice and VPB
• Compile professional, concise reports including detailed history, justification, and conclusions to support VPB decision-making

Criteria

• Minimum of 4 years’ post-registration experience with completed AYE & PIP qualifications
• Fully registered without sanctions or conditions with NISCC
• Based in Northern Ireland
• Proven background in Mental Health or Psychiatric specialties
• Ability to work efficiently, manage boundaries, and adhere to timescales
• Ability to relate to diverse socio-economic, racial, religious, and cultural backgrounds
• Strong report writing skills and proficiency with IT systems
• Gather and analyze relevant clinical information and supporting evidence

REF: INDTPSSW

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,500 - £41,400 per year
Licence/Certification

• NISCC (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portadown, County Armagh

Senior level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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