Clinical Assessor- The Troubles Payment Scheme

Reactive Recruitment NI; Cookstown; Remote; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare recruitment agency is seeking qualified healthcare professionals to support applicants for The Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme. This role offers remote work with occasional travel, a starting salary of £38,500, and a comprehensive training program. Successful candidates will have strong assessment skills and experience in mental health. Flexible working hours and various employee benefits are also included.

Benefits

Starting salary of £38,500 (pro rata for part-time)

25 days annual leave (rising to 27 with service)

Paid professional registration fees & revalidation support

Pension scheme, life assurance

Enhanced family leave

Volunteering day allowance

Employee Assistance Programme & access to Headspace app

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience (4 years for social workers).
• Registration in good standing with GMC/NMC/HCPC/NISCC (valid PIN).
• Experience in mental health/psychiatric practice.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse medical evidence to determine condition permanence and disablement percentage.
• Liaise with GPs and healthcare professionals for additional evidence.
• Compile clear, detailed reports to support decision-making.

Skills

Communication

Healthcare Experience

Analytical Thinking

Education

Qualified and registered medical practitioner, psychologist, nurse, OT, physiotherapist, or social worker

Job description

Remote with occasional travel

• Full-time (37.5 hrs)
• Part-time (30 hrs)

Overview

We’re looking for healthcare professionals with compassion, strong assessment skills, and excellent IT ability to support applicants through their application for The Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme (TPDPS). You’ll receive full training, mentorship, and opportunities to progress your career into specialist or leadership roles.

What You’ll Do

• Review and analyse medical evidence to determine condition permanence and disablement percentage.
• Liaise with GPs and healthcare professionals for additional evidence.
• If required, consult with applicant via phone/video/in person.
• Compile clear, detailed reports to support decision-making.

Requirements

• Qualified and registered medical practitioner, psychologist, nurse, OT, physiotherapist, or social worker.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience (4 years for social workers).
• Registration in good standing with GMC/NMC/HCPC/NISCC (valid PIN).
• Experience in mental health/psychiatric practice.
• Strong IT, report-writing, and analytical skills.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.
• Ability to manage time, set boundaries, and work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to undergo government security and Counter Terrorist Check vetting.

Salary & Benefits

• Remote working with occasional travel
• Starting salary: £38,500 (pro rata for part-time).
• Career pathway up to £41,400 + up to 10% bonus.
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 with service) + option to buy extra.
• Paid professional registration fees & revalidation support.
• Pension scheme, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme.
• Enhanced family leave (e.g. 15 weeks fully paid maternity/adoption).
• Volunteering day allowance.
• Retail, travel, wellbeing and tech discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme & access to Headspace app.
• Diverse employee networks and mentoring support.

Training & Hours

• 6-week, full-time training programme (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm).
• Flexible patterns between 8am–8pm, Monday to Friday.
• Part-time and full-time roles available.

Contact

Rebecca for more details:

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Skills

• Communication
• Healthcare Experience
• Analytical Thinking