Home-based Health & Disability Assessor

Job Description WCA Nurse AssessorTake 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 claimants health conditions or disabilities and the impact on their daily life for the Governments Work Capability Assessment (WCA) benefit. Basic salary of £39,500Working Hours: 9am 5pmHybrid/Office split 40/60 after trainingFull time working hours availableTraining: Full time up to 12 weeks25 days Holidays per annum, rising to 27 days with serviceCompany Laptop and Mobile Phone providedAccess to Health & Wellbeing programme and Headspace mobile appAnnual charity dayEmployee network groupsCompany matched pensionLife assurance15 weeks paid maternityCycle2work 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. 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. RequirementsQualified Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Paramedic.Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions….