WCA Nurse Assesor

Donard Recruitment; Craigavon; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a WCA Nurse Assessor in Craigavon. In this hybrid role, you will provide comprehensive assessments of health conditions for the government’s Work Capability Assessment. Ideal candidates are qualified Nurses or Health professionals with at least a year of post-qualification experience. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including training, holidays, and health programs.

Benefits

Basic salary of £38,500 - £39,500 + Bonus

25 days Holidays per annum

Access to Health & Wellbeing programme

Cycle2work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered with NMC or HCPC without restrictions.
• 1+ years post qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unbiased assessments of health conditions and disabilities.
• Prepare cases and deliver Work Capability Assessment reports.
• Manage cases to conclusion with evidence gathering.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT literacy

Education

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

Job description

WCA Nurse Assessor

Take on a new challenge and further your career as a WCA Functional Specialist!

This is an exciting hybrid working opportunity for Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to make the most of their existing clinical knowledge and take on a new role with a leading, multi-national employer with Full time available.

As a WCA Functional Specialist you will be providing unbiased, comprehensive assessments of the claimant’s health conditions or disabilities and the impact on their daily life for the Government’s Work Capability Assessment (WCA) benefit.

Benefits Include:

• Basic salary of £38,500 - £39,500 + Bonus
• Working Hours: 9am – 5pm
• Hybrid/Office split after training
• Full time & Part time working hours available
• Training: Full time up to 12 weeks, with a reduction to Part time hours if chosen thereafter.
• 25 days Holidays per annum, rising to 27 days with service
• Company Laptop and Mobile Phone provided
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programme and Headspace mobile app
• Annual charity day
• Employee network groups
• Company matched pension
• Life assurance
• 15 weeks’ paid maternity
• Cycle2work scheme

*Please note, training will be 50/50 from Belfast site and Home Working.

Your New Role:

• As a Functional Specialist your job will be taking account of a wide range of health conditions and disabilities affecting the individual to conduct a thorough assessment and delivering Work Capability Assessment reports.
• Prepping each case prior to assessment and reaching evidence-based conclusions for each individual.
• As a WCA Functional Specialist, you will have greater job variety and autonomy to manage cases to conclusion which includes gathering further evidence and returning all required documentation to the department.
• 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.
• 1+ years post qualification experience.
• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.

Excellent communication skills and strong IT literacy