Disability Assessor - WCA - Oxford £50k - £51k

Everpool Recruitment; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Performance bonus

Pension and discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is hiring a WCA Clinical Assessor in Oxford to apply clinical expertise in work capability assessments. You will review medical evidence, conduct structured assessments, and produce objective reports to support DWP decisions.

The role offers hybrid working, full-time hours, and a robust training program with ongoing development. Applicants should be registered nurses or allied health professionals with 1+ year post-registration experience, HCPC or NMC registration, and

Qualifications

• Registration with NMC or HCPC where applicable.
• Minimum 1 year post-registration experience in an adult setting.
• Excellent written communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Work Capability Assessments (WCA) via telephone and face-to-face appointments.
• Assess how physical, cognitive and mental health conditions affect functional ability.
• Review medical evidence/medical history and document findings.
• Produce accurate, evidence-based medical reports for DWP.

Skills

Nurses

Occupational Therapists

Physiotherapists

Paramedics

Pharmacists

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Location: Oxford
Salary: £50,000–£51,000 (performance dependent)
Role: WCA Assessments
Professionals: Nurses | OTs | Physios | Paramedics | Pharmacists
Hours: Full Time – Hybrid
Part Time: 3 or 4 days available – Hybrid

Ready for a Change from Frontline Clinical Work? Take your clinical career in a new direction while continuing to make a meaningful difference.

As a WCA Clinical Assessor, you'll use your clinical expertise to assess how an individual's health conditions affect their ability to work. You'll review medical evidence, conduct structured assessments and produce clear, objective reports to support fair benefit decisions for the DWP.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct Work Capability Assessments (WCA) via telephone and face-to-face appointments.
• Assess how physical, cognitive and mental health conditions affect an individual's functional ability.
• Review medical evidence/medical history.
• Use your professional judgement to assess functional limitations objectively.
• Produce accurate, evidence-based medical reports for the DWP.
• Work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Use modern systems and technology to document your findings efficiently.

Fully Paid Training

• 12 weeks of fully paid, structured training
• Training covering assessment skills, DWP guidelines and report writing.
• Ongoing support and development throughout your career.
• No annual leave during the first 6 weeks of training.

Who Can Apply? You must have:

• Registration as a Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist
• Minimum 1 year post-registration experience in an adult setting
• Active NMC or HCPC registration, where applicable
• Full right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
• Strong clinical knowledge of long- term conditions
• Excellent written communication and report-writing skills
• Confident IT skills and the ability to manage multiple systems while communicating with customers

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• 5% approval bonus
• Up to 10% performance bonus
• £2,000 bonus usually available within 6 months
• Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm – no weekends, nights or bank holidays
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy up to 5 extra days)
• Pension and retail discounts
• BUPA helpline and wellbeing support
• Volunteering day and ShareSave scheme
• Clear career progression with ongoing training
• Plus many more benefits

Looking to step away from frontline clinical work while still making a real difference? This could be the perfect opportunity to put your clinical expertise to use in a new career as a WCA Clinical Assessor.