Functional Assessor (WCA)

Reactive Recruitment NI; Gilford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Northern Ireland is looking for a Functional Assessor. The role involves conducting assessments and writing comprehensive reports. Ideal candidates are nurses, physiotherapists, or paramedics with at least one year of experience. Benefits include a performance bonus, flexible hours, and extensive training. This is a full-time position with a salary ranging from £38,500 to £39,500, plus a bonus.

Benefits

10% performance bonus

NMC/HCPC revalidation reimbursed

Full training provided

Over 100 hours of CPD

25 days’ holiday + option to buy/sell leave

Company matched pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• One year's post-registration experience as a Nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, paramedic or doctor.
• Fully registered with NMC or HCPC.
• Based in NI, Wales or the Midlands of the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments face-to-face, video, or telephone.
• Write evidence-based reports (400-500 words).
• Provide justifications to support NIDFC decisions.

Skills

Nursing

Report Writing

Communication skills

Time management

Typing skills

Problem solving

Management

Job description

Overview

Functional Assessor (WCA) | Location: Portadown | Hours: 37.5 hours per week (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, flexible start time) | Salary: Full time £38,500 - £39,500 + 10% performance bonus scheme = £43,350

The role is suitable for Nurses, Physios, Paramedics, and OTs. The benefits are designed to reward performance and commitment.

For long shifts, this role is tailored to suit you.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct paper-based, face-to-face, video, or telephone assessments (approximately 90 minutes per case, including time for report writing).
• Write clear, evidence-based reports (400-500 words), 5 per day with optional overtime.
• Provide detailed justifications to support NIDFC decisions.

Benefits

• 10% performance bonus
• NMC/HCPC revalidation reimbursed and supported
• Full training provided
• Over 100 hours of CPD in the first 3 months
• Weekends, bank holidays and national holidays off
• 25 days’ holiday + option to buy and sell additional leave
• Company matched pension, life assurance and more

Essential Criteria

• One year's post-registration experience as a Nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN), occupational therapist, physiotherapist, paramedic or doctor
• Fully registered with NMC or HCPC
• Based in NI, Wales or the Midlands of the UK

How to Apply

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Skills

• Nursing
• Report Writing
• Communication skills
• Time management
• Typing skills
• Problem solving
• Management

Additional Benefits

• Pension fund
• Performance bonus
• Paid holidays
• Fuel allowance
• Flexitime
• Mobile phone
• Laptop