Jooble Ballymena, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
WCA Nurse Assessor
Jooble Ballymena, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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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
* _*Competitive basic salary of £38,500 rising to £39,900 based on performance*_
* Working Hours: 9am – 5pm
* Hybrid/Office split 40/60 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.
REF: INDWCA
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,500.00-£39,900.00 per year
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
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Software Development
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