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WCA Nurse Assessor
WCA Nurse Assessor
WCA Nurse Assessor
Posted 4 days ago
- Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland
- Any
- External
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 and Part 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 - £41,500 + Bonus _
Working Hours: 9am - 5pm
Home/Clinic split 20/80 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, initial 5 weeks' 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.
REF: INDWCA
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,500.00-£41,500.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee mentoring programme
Enhanced maternity leave
Free or subsidised travel
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Paid volunteer time
Referral programme
Sick pay
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Experience:
Nursing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
NMC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MPWCA
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 and Part 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 - £41,500 + Bonus _
Working Hours: 9am - 5pm
Home/Clinic split 20/80 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, initial 5 weeks' 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.
REF: INDWCA
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,500.00-£41,500.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee mentoring programme
Enhanced maternity leave
Free or subsidised travel
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Paid volunteer time
Referral programme
Sick pay
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Experience:
Nursing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
NMC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MPWCA