We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity fora Permanent WCA Functional Assessor based in Ballymena.
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
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 salaryranging from £38,500 to £39,500, along with excellent benefits and the potential for higher overtime ratesa.
What Youll 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 Were 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.
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