WCA Assessor

Donard Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local assessment provider in Guildford is seeking a WCA Assessor to conduct comprehensive Work Capability Assessments. This role is suitable for qualified Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, or Paramedics with strong communication skills. The position offers a basic salary of £39,500 along with a 10% performance bonus and hybrid working arrangements, making it an attractive opportunity for healthcare professionals looking to utilize their clinical expertise in a new environment.

Benefits

25 days holidays per annum

Company Laptop and Mobile Phone provided

Performance bonus of 10%

Qualifications

• Must have valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 5-6 assessments per day including telephone/face to face assessment.
• Manage cases to conclusion with greater job autonomy.
• Assess a full range of health conditions and disabilities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT literacy

Education

Qualified Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Paramedic

Job description

Overview

Further your career and take on a new challenge as a WCA Assessor! We are now recruiting for hybrid working Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to make the most of their existing clinical knowledge and take on a new role with a supportive, locally owned assessment provider.

As a WCA Assessor you will be providing unbiased, comprehensive Work Capability Assessments (WCA) whilst ensuring a personalised, inclusive and empathetic service for the service user.

Responsibilities

• As a WCA Assessor, you will conduct 5-6 assessments per day including telephone/face to face assessment and apply word report.
• Your cases and appointments will be spread throughout the day allowing you to have greater job autonomy to manage cases to conclusion.
• You will assess the full range of health conditions and disabilities affecting the claimant, including physical, sensory, mental, intellectual and cognitive impairments.
• You will have time built into your working rota for breaks, 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 £39,500
• 10% Performance bonus
• Hybrid, approx 2-3 days in clinic per week
• 25 days holidays per annum
• Company Laptop and Mobile Phone provided