WCA Nurse Assessor

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

Job summary

A leading multi-national employer is seeking a WCA Functional Specialist based in Northern Ireland. This hybrid role requires a qualified Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Paramedic to conduct unbiased health assessments for the Government's Work Capability Assessment benefit. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to utilize your clinical expertise in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Basic salary of £38,500 - £39,500

25 days Holidays per annum, rising to 27 days with service

Company Laptop and Mobile Phone provided

Access to Health & Wellbeing programme

Company matched pension

15 weeks’ paid maternity

Cycle2work scheme

Qualifications

• 1+ years post qualification experience.
• Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments and deliver Work Capability Assessment reports.
• Prep each case prior to assessment and reach evidence-based conclusions.
• Manage cases to conclusion, gather further evidence and return documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT literacy

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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 roles 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
• Working Hours: 9am – 5pm
• Hybrid role
• Full time working hours available
• Training: Full time up to 12 weeks
• 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
• Overtime available – up to an extra £1500 per month!
• 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.