WCA functional assessor Belfast

GAIA RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Belfast; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Permanent WCA Functional Assessor in Belfast. This full-time role offers the opportunity to use your healthcare expertise in conducting assessments and writing reports for the Northern Ireland Department for Communities. You will receive extensive training and professional development while earning a competitive salary. If you are a registered healthcare professional looking to transition into a rewarding assessment role, this could be your next career move.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Day off on your birthday

Team incentives

Personal development opportunities

Sabbaticals supported

Qualifications

• One year's post-registration experience in relevant healthcare fields.
• Fully registered with a UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC).
• Proficiency in IT systems to support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face and remote functional assessments.
• Compile evidence-based medical reports for decision-making.
• Collaborate with managers to meet service agreements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Registered nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN) or equivalent

Registered occupational therapist

Registered physiotherapist

Registered paramedic

Job description

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity fora Permanent WCA Functional Assessor based in Belfast.

Are you a qualified healthcare professional looking for a new challenge away from traditional clinical settings?

If you are a nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN), occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedic, this role offers you the opportunity to utilise your expertise and skills in a different capacity by conducting functional assessments and examinations related to claimants’ eligibility for benefit payments. You will be responsible for performing both face-to-face and remote assessments, compiling factual evidence, and creating concise evidence-based medical reports to support decision-making for the Northern Ireland Department for Communities (NIDfC).

You will benefit from a comprehensive induction and training program providing over 100 CPD hours in your first three months, ensuring you are well-prepared for your role. Furthermore, continuous professional development will be prioritised throughout your career.

This full-time weekday position (37.5 hours - Monday to Friday) offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,500 to £39,500, along with excellent benefits and the potential for higher overtime rates a.

What You’ll be doing :

• Conduct telephone assessments andface-to-face functional assessments of individuals with disabilities or health conditions.
• Compile clear, concise and factual medical reports - no treatment or diagnosis required.
• Collaborate with regional managers and administrators to meet service level agreements.
• Use IT systems to support clinical decision-making and report writing.
• Embrace ongoing feedback and professional development.

What We’re Looking for :

• One year'spost-registration experience as a nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN), occupational therapist, physiotherapist, paramedic
• Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC), without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• A professional, adaptable, and team-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to undergoBPSS security clearance.

In Short

• Industry HR & Recruitment
• Founded 2019
• Location Spitalfields London
• Company size 0 - 49

Meet the Team

we are inquisitive, we want to know more about people and organisations

we are personable, our warm and engaging manner supports business

we are honest, we will not always get it right, we will own our shortcoming we are inquisitive, we want to know more about people and organisations

we are consultative, we work with candidates and clients to discover what is best for them

we are transparent, we welcome scrutiny of ourselves, our claims, and our commitments

we are carbon neutral, upholding our values as global citizens

we uphold our core values of kindness, compassion and objectivity

we give back, pro bono work and a pledge of 5% of profits to health and social care charities

Our Values

We are not transactional recruiters, we are relationship developers.

We work consultatively with our clients, taking our time to find out what their values are, who is right for their business and what they are seeking in a new employee.

We spend over 4 hours with each of our candidates prior to submitting you to our client. Reviewing your values, transferring your requirements to a candidate profile. We support your applications.

Why work with Gaia

We are the fastest growing permanent recruitment company specialising in non public sector health and social care.

We have a depth of knowledge, our Senior Team have held CEO an Director roles in Private Health and Charity Sectors.

We believe in working collaboratively with all of our stakeholders.

Giving Back

We pledge 5% of our profits to charity

We support health and social care provider charities

We encourage all staff to volunteer

Why work for gaia

Values led organization

4 day working week

Carbon Neutral

25 days annual leave

Day off on your birthday

Team incentives

Personal development

Sabbaticals supported