WCA Assessor

Donard Recruitment; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A locally owned assessment provider in Ipswich is seeking a WCA Assessor to conduct comprehensive assessments. This hybrid role requires a qualified Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Paramedic to evaluate diverse health conditions. Offering a basic salary of £39,500, performance bonuses, and 25 days holiday, this position provides autonomy and support in your clinical practice.

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

Qualifications

• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.

Responsibilities

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

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.

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

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

Note: This description references the role of WCA Assessor and related responsibilities as presented by the employer.