WCA Assessor

Donard Recruitment; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a WCA Assessor in Croydon. The successful candidate will conduct Work Capability Assessments, leveraging clinical knowledge in a supportive environment. This hybrid role includes 2-3 days of clinic work per week and offers a salary of £43,450 with a 10% performance bonus. Excellent communication and IT skills are required.

Benefits

25 days holidays per annum

Company laptop and mobile phone provided

10% performance bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Paramedic.
• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.
• Excellent communication skills and strong IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 5-6 Work Capability Assessments (WCA) per day.
• Assess the full range of health conditions and disabilities affecting claimants.
• Include time for CPD, audit amendments, and team meetings.

Skills

Qualified Nurse

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Valid registration on NMC or HCPC

Job description

Overview

Further your career and take on a new challenge as a WCA Assessor. We are recruiting for hybrid working Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to leverage their clinical knowledge in a supportive, locally owned assessment environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 5-6 Work Capability Assessments (WCA) per day, including telephone and face-to-face assessments, and prepare the written report.
• Distribute cases and appointments across the day to provide greater autonomy in managing cases to conclusion.
• Assess the full range of health conditions and disabilities affecting claimants, including physical, sensory, mental, intellectual and cognitive impairments.
• Include time in the rota for breaks, continuing professional development (CPD), audit amendments, requesting and reviewing further evidence, and team meetings.

Requirements

• Qualified Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Paramedic.
• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.
• Excellent communication skills and strong IT literacy.

Benefits

• Basic salary £43,450
• 10% performance bonus
• Hybrid work model: approx. 2-3 days in clinic per week
• 25 days holidays per annum
• Company laptop and mobile phone provided